Sociology & Anthropology
229 Religion in American Life: A Sociological Approach
| Course Description | |
|---|---|
| Introduces the tools and concepts central to the social scientific study of religion and considers how social scientists define religion. Asks how religion is present and influential in a range of religious and secular institutions in the contemporary United States. Also considers the impact of religion in public spheres (government and the courts) as well as private spheres (family and individual life). Examines the range of religious traditions present in America such as Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism. Includes visits to different religious centers in the Brunswick and Portland areas. Readings by Weber, Durkheim, Berger, Bellah, Wuthnow, Davidman, Ammerman, and Eck. | |
| Distribution | |
| B | |
| Prerequisites | |
| Prerequisite: Sociology 101 or Anthropology 101. | |
| Day/Time: | T,TH — 11:30 - 12:55 |
| Location: | Searles-116 |
| Instructor: | (wcadge@bowdoin.edu) |
| Class Email: | soc229@bowdoin.edu |
| Final Exam: | 12/19/2003, 9:00 am |
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