Unit name | Issues in the Study of Religion |
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Unit code | THRS10031 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Balserak |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
none |
Co-requisites |
none |
School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
In this unit students will engage with a number of issues central to the study of religion and theology, such as the environment, gender, orientalism, pluralism, secularism and fundamentalism. Taking relevant chapters from John R. Hinnels, The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion (2009; also available as an ebook) as the starting point, unit tutors will address a range of key issues relating to religion that feature prominently in news stories, current affairs and political debates.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
Classes will involve a combination of long- and short-form lectures, class discussion, investigative activities, and practical activities. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis. This will be further supported with drop-in sessions and self-directed exercises with tutor and peer feedback.
1 x 1000 word portfolio (formative) [ILOs 1-5] 1 x 2000 word essay (100%) [ILOs 1-5]
Willi Braun, Guide to the Study of Religion (London: Continuum, 2011)
George Chryssides, The Study of Religion: An Introduction to Key Ideas and Methods (London: Continuum, 2007)
John R. Hinnels, The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion (Second Edition; London: Routledge, 2009)