SOCL 3410 - Sociology/Anthropology of Religion

5 credit hours
Formerly - SOCL 336

Exploration of the nature and evolution of religion from a cross-cultural perspective. Theories of Durkheim, Marx, Weber, and others on the nature and dynamics of religious beliefs, symbols, behaviors, organizations, and movements; interrelations of religion, society, culture, and self. Evolution of religious systems in relation to changes in social organization; contemporary religion and society. Cross-listed with ANTH 3410.