- Course code: SAM5146
- Credits: 10
- Semester: Spring
- Language: English
Study program affiliation:
Religion and Development SAM5146
This course will introduce the students to development theory and on-going debates regarding the relationship between religion and development. Perspectives will be drawn from religious studies, development studies, international relations and the study of civil society and faith-based organisations. Both the role of religion in development and more specifically the role of religion in development aid will be addressed. The course will enable the students to better understand the role of religion in so-called developing countries and in international development cooperation.
Students who are not enrolled in the Master Programme Religion, Society and Global Issues, should have equivalent academic background.
This course is offered irregularly. Contact student@mf.no for more information.
Study requirements
To complete the course, the student has to:
- Write an essay 1,200 - 2,000 words on a topic given by the professor. The essay must be approved by the professor.
- Participate in the evaluation of the curriculum, if such evaluation is stipulated in the relevant term.
When course requirements are not fulfilled this will count as one examination attempt, unless you withdraw within the set deadline (1 May/ 1 November).
In semesters when the course is not taught, the students are not expected to write the essay.
Final assessment/Exam
In order to pass SAM5146 the student must fulfil all the requirements and write an essay (4000-4400 words) on a topic given by the professor. The essay is assessed with grades (A-F).
In semesters when the course is not taught, the students must write an essay (5500-6000 words) on a topic given by the professor. The essay is assessed with grades (A-F).
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The student has:
- A thorough knowledge of development theories
- A thorough knowledge of the role of religion in development thought and development practice
- A good knowledge of selected types of development aid and development aid actors
- A good knowledge of political and normative issues related to international cooperation
- A good knowledge of key topics within contemporary development research
SKILLS
The student can:
- analyse and discuss critically the concept and history of «development»
- analyse and discuss critically the different positions and theories regarding the role of religion in development and faith-based actors in development aid
- identify key dilemmas and challenges in the interrelationship between religiosity and social, political and cultural development worldwide
- apply relevant theories on the role of religion in development on different political fields, including health, education, economy, culture, gender and reproductive rights.