IFS 277 - Religion and Society

Semester Hours: 4

A study of contemporary religious beliefs, practices and organizations, primarily in the United States, as they derive from and influence a social context. Significant study of the Old Order Amish, as well as of the debate about secularization, the increased importance of evangelical Christianity, and new religions. Meets Religious and Philosophical Thought Intellectual Perspective requirement (RP).

Prerequisite: One lower-level sociology course or permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed: SOC 303
Intellectual Perspective: RP