SOC 212 - Sociology of Religion 3 s.h.

A survey of concepts and analysis of the dynamics of religions. Topics include religious groups; socialization into religious roles and communities; cults, sects, and churches as religious forms of social organizations; ideology, science, and religion; religion and its connection to economic and political institutions; religion as an element of social change and social stability; and functions of religion in society.
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Prerequisite(s): 3 s.h. SOC.