Module #1 Introduction to the Study of Religion and Society Exploring the interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex relationships between religion and society
Module #2 Defining Religion:Conceptual and Theoretical Approaches Understanding the various definitions and theoretical frameworks for studying religion
Module #3 Sociological Theories of Religion Applying sociological theories to understand the role of religion in society
Module #4 Religion and Social Identity Examining how religion shapes and is shaped by social identity, including race, gender, and ethnicity
Module #5 Religion and Politics Exploring the complex relationships between religion, politics, and power
Module #6 Religion and Culture Analyzing the intersections between religion and culture, including art, literature, and media
Module #7 Religion and Ethics Examining the ethical implications of religious beliefs and practices
Module #8 Religion and Science Debating the relationships between religion and science, including evolutionary theory and the nature of reality
Module #9 Religion and Economics Investigating the economic implications of religious beliefs and practices
Module #10 Religion and Education Exploring the relationships between religion, education, and socialization
Module #11 Religion and Family Analyzing the role of religion in shaping family dynamics and structures
Module #12 Religion and Health Examining the relationships between religion, health, and well-being
Module #13 Religion and Social Justice Exploring the ways in which religion informs and shapes social justice movements
Module #14 Case Study:Christianity and Society In-depth analysis of the relationships between Christianity and society
Module #15 Case Study:Islam and Society In-depth analysis of the relationships between Islam and society
Module #16 Case Study:Judaism and Society In-depth analysis of the relationships between Judaism and society
Module #17 Case Study:Hinduism and Society In-depth analysis of the relationships between Hinduism and society
Module #18 Case Study:Buddhism and Society In-depth analysis of the relationships between Buddhism and society
Module #19 Religion and Migration Examining the relationships between religion, migration, and identity
Module #20 Religion and Conflict Analyzing the role of religion in conflict and violence
Module #21 Religion and Peacemaking Exploring the ways in which religion can contribute to peace and reconciliation
Module #22 Religion and Human Rights Examining the relationships between religion, human rights, and social justice
Module #23 Religion and the Environment Analyzing the relationships between religion, environmentalism, and sustainability
Module #24 Religion and Technology Examining the implications of technology for religious beliefs and practices
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Religion and Society career
