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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.

  • red. prof. dr. MIRAN LAVRIČ

  • Written examination: 60
  • Seminar paper: 30
  • Collaboration in lectures, tutorials and lab work: 10

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