- Emnekode: RL5110
- Studiepoeng: 10
- Språk: Engelsk
Studieprogramtilhørighet:
Current Debates in the Study of Religion RL5110
RL5110 introduces students to current debates and key concepts in the academic study of religion. Exact topics treated may vary depending on the course instructor but will include the history of the concept of religion, issues of definition and classification in the study of religion, problems relating to colonial and postcolonial influences in the formations of religions, and issues of Eurocentricity in the study of religion.
Organization
The course will consist of seminar-style discussions of assigned texts. It is thus absolutely imperative that students read the assigned texts before coming to class.
Studiekrav
In order to receive a final assessment, the student must:
When course requirements are not fulfilled, this will count as one examination attempt, unless the student withdraws before the set deadline (1 May/1 November).
Avsluttende vurdering/eksamen
RL5110 is assessed based on completing the reading respons and the five quizez. The course will be assessed as «passed» / «failed». To gain credits for the course the student must fulfill the course requirements in a single semester.
Læringsutbytte
Knowledge
The student has
Skills:
The student can:
Overlappende emner
RL5110: Current Debates in the Study of Religion overlaps partially with SAM5010 Theoretical Perspectives: Religion in Contemporary Society.
- Students who have already completed SAM5010 will receive 5 credit points (ECTS) for RL5110 on their transcript of records or diploma.
MF advised against combining these two courses.