Secularization and Secularism
RELI 474
Spring 2011
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This course examines historical processes of secularization, religious adaptation, resistance to secularization, and varieties of modern secularism. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (RELI) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Max Weber, THE SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Peter Berger, THE SACRED CANOPY: ELEMENTS OF A SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY OF RELIGION
Rodney Stark & William Bainbridge, A THEORY OF RELIGION
Charles Taylor, A SECULAR AGE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will be required to write a mid-term paper of 4-5 pages and a final research paper of 10-12 pages. Attendance and participation in seminar are required. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the "Thematic Approach" Religion Department major requirement. |
| Instructor(s): Nelson,Sam Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK101; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 4 | FR: 3 |
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