Phd in Sociology of ReligionBreakthrough Open University

Overview

The Department of Sociology at Breakthrough University is recognized for its distinction in training sociologists of religion. The curriculum in the sociology of religion concentration brings together seminars of substantive interest, advanced methodological training and independent research. Students are prepared to enter the academic job market through a hands-on process of professional socializ

Course Description

Is it true that religion is weakening in modern times, or are we facing religious resurgence? What is fundamentalism? How does it emerge and grow? What role does religion play in ethnic and national conflicts? Is religion a fundamental driving force or do political leaders use religion for their own purposes? Do all religions oppress women? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion provides an overview of sociological theories of contemporary religious life. Some chapters are organized according to topic. Others offer brief presentations of classical and contemporary sociologists from Karl Marx to Zygmunt Bauman and their perspectives on social life, including religion. Throughout the book, illustrations and examples are taken from several religious traditions.

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SOC 6336 Religion, Race and Gender (3)

Religion - 1 week
Race - 1 week
Gender - 1 week

SOC 6384 Religion and Family Life (3)

Module 1: Concept and Meaning of Sociology of Religion

MODULE 1 -UNIT 1: Meaning of Sociology and Sociology of Religion - 1 week
MODULE 1: CONCEPT AND MEANING OF SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION UNIT 2: CONCEPTS OF RELIGION AND SOCIETY - 1 week
MODULE 1: CONCEPT AND MEANING OF SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION UNIT 3: THE NATURE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS - 1 week
MODULE 1: Concept and Meaning of Sociology of Religion UNIT 4: The Elements of Religion - 1 week
MODULE 1: Concept and Meaning of Sociology of Religion UNIT 5: Theories of Religion and Society - 1 week
MODULE 2: Issues in Sociology of Religion - 1 week

MODULE 2: Issues in Sociology of Religion

UNIT 1: The Relationship between Religion and society - 1 week
MODULE 2: Issues in sociology of Religion UNIT 2: Major Institutions of society as agencies of Religion - 1 week
MODULE 2: Issues in Sociology of Religion UNIT 3: Religion and Culture - 1 week
Module 2: Issues in sociology of Religion Unit 4 Religion and social change in society - 1 week
Module 2: Issues in Sociology of religion Unit 5: Belief systems in African Religion - 1 week

Module 3: The Role of Religion in the Society

MODULE 3 - The Role of Religion in the Society - Unit 1: The importance of Religion to Society - 1 week
MODULE 3 - The Role of Religion in the Society Unit 2: The Importance of Society to Religion - 1 week
Module 3: The Role of Religion in the Society Unit 3: Religion and Conflict in KENYA - 1 week
MODULE 3: The Role of Religion in the Society. UNIT 4: The Role of Religion in politics in AFRICA NATIONS - 1 week