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REL 271 Religion as a Social Force
Communication & Journalism Program
Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: 2/1/22 - 5/24/22
REL 271 Religion as a Social Force
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Anglo-American University
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Primary Subject Area: Religious Studies
Other Subject Area: Philosophy
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
Prerequisites: SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
DESCRIPTION
Whether we like it or not, religion colors the world around us, the way we live socially. Even in the secular, "post-religious" West, religion makes its presence felt, sometimes in unexpected ways. Because religious belief and practice goes to the core of what it means to be human, what we hold most precious, it necessarily affects the way we live together - it is a social force. Conversely, the way we live together affects the shape of religious belief and practice. If we want to live together with understanding, we need to account for the role of religion. How are we to understand the relationship between religion and society, religion and culture?