HIST*2260 - Religion and Society
18810
Delivery Options
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Course Description
This course surveys the major trends in religious beliefs and practices and their social impact since the Reformation. The focus of the course is on the British Isles and North America with some discussion of developments in Continental Europe.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:
- Recall certain basic facts of religious doctrine and historical development in a manner which allows you to define themes and basic concepts which cut across boundaries;
- Discuss concepts and events with your peers using facts to support your remarks;
- Articulate your ideas in essays based on and evaluated through the form invented by Montesquieu (hypotheses supported by specific evidence from history and thematically oriented);
- Develop competence in combining and developing an understanding of basic themes through a knowledge of historical development; and
- Evaluate the usefulness of these themes in understanding the nature of the complex relationship between religion and society.
Additional Requirements
Prerequisite(s): 2.00 credits
Assessment
| Assessment Items | Weight |
|---|---|
| Discussion 1 | 5% |
| Discussion 2 | 10% |
| Essay Proposal | 10% |
| Discussion 3 | 10% |
| Essay | 30% |
| Discussion 4 | 10% |
| Take-Home Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
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