SOC 461: Sociology of Religion

Throughout recorded history, and across the globe, religion has served as an agent of peace and protest, reconciliation and war. Within the United States, religion has played a prominent role in the development of the American culture and remains closely tied to some of the most hotly contested social issues: abortion, sexuality, First Amendment freedoms, and family values. This course will review the social foundations of religion, explore the diverse religious movements, and examine the relationship between religion and the larger culture.

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