Sociology of religion
Gary Bouma
8 points * 2 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
Focusing on religion in Australia, this subject examines the problem of religious meaning. The emergence and maintenance of religious systems of meaning. The interaction between religion and society. The operation of religious meaning systems, the way in which they develop, become organised, are propagated and maintained is the core concern of the subject.
Assessment
Research report (4000 words): 60% * Eight position papers (250 words each): 40%
Prescribed texts
Black A (ed.) Religion in Australia Allen and Unwin
Bouma G D Religion, meaning, transcendence and community in Australia Longman