SOC 342: Sociology of Religion

Sociology · 5 credits

Explores the sociological perspective on religion. Focuses on religion’s persistent relevance to societies and to smaller groups and the effects of secularization. Assesses the social patterns of religious participation, by race, class, immigrant status, age, gender. Investigates the connections between religion and other social institutions such as the economic, educational and political systems.

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Prerequisites

SOC 221 or SOC 234 or SOC 251 or SOC 255 or SOC 260 or SOC 268 or SOC 269 or SOC 271 or SOC 1PR or HNRS 252

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SOC 221 Introduction to Population Issues
SOC 234 Special Topics in Sociology
SOC 251 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOC 255 Social Organization of Criminal Justice
SOC 260 The Family in Society
SOC 268 Gender and Society
SOC 269 Race and Ethnic Relations
SOC 271 Immigration
HNRS 252 Colloquium in Sociology

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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