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RELS 354 Theory in Religious Studies Units: 3.00
An introduction to major theoretical approaches to the study of religion.
Learning Hours: 132 (36 Lecture, 96 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 3 or above and 6.0 units in RELS at the 200-level.
Exclusion A maximum of 6.0 units from RELS 353; RELS 354; RELS 355.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Be able to apply specific theories and methods to specific concrete manifestations of religion.
- Develop an understanding of some historical and contemporary approaches (methods for understanding religion).
- Develop an understanding of some theories that can be used to interpret various manifestations of religion.
- Develop an understanding of the various ways that religion can be defined.
- Develop an understanding of the ways in which religious studies as a field influences theories and methods for study religion and vice-versa.