SOCI 156. Sociology of Religion (4 units)
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Description
Diverse sociological explanations of religious ideas and religious behavior. The social consequences of different kinds of religious beliefs and religious organizations. The influence of religion upon concepts of history, the natural world, human nature, and the social order. The significance of such notions as “sacred peoples” and “sacred places.” The religious-like character of certain political movements and certain sociocultural attitudes. Prerequisites: upper-division standing. Will not receive credit for SOCI 156 and SOCC 156.
Prerequisite courses
SOCI 156 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have SOCI 156 as a prerequisite.