Objectives and competences
To acquaint students with basic concepts of religious life and religion, particularly in the sociological context.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Sociological notion of religion and religiosity; components of religiosity
Basic positions in the sociology of religion
Evolutionary types of religion
Fundamental types of religious groups and institutions
Religion at present time: secularization, new age spirituality and fundamentalism
Relationship between religion and other social phenomena (family, politics, state, delinquency, gender)
Learning and teaching methods
• Frontal method
• Reading and comprehension of sources
The information and communications technology is used for educational purposes in the teaching and learning process.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knows and understands the nature of religion in contemporary society.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Ability to carry out tasks in explanation and illumination of religion, types of religion in the contemporary era.
Readings
1. Aldridge, A. (2000): Religion in Contemporary World: A Sociological Introduction, Polity.
2. Turner, B. S. (2001): Religion and Social Theory, London: Sage.
3. Lavrič, M. (2013). Korenine nadnaravnega, (Zbirka Dialogi, letn. 14). 1. izd. Maribor: Aristej
4. Lavrič, M. (2021): Sociologija religije: skripta za predmet. 6. izd. Maribor: Filozofska fakulteta, Oddelek za sociologijo
5. Roberts, K.A. in Yamane, D. (2012) Religion in sociological perspective, 5th Edition, London: Sage.
Dodatno literaturo bo nosilec določal sprotno v vsakoletnem učnem programu.
Prerequisits
Student has to meet all contents for enrolment in the third year of the program.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Type (examination, oral, coursework, project):
• active participation during lectures
• presentation of seminar work
• written examination
