units

ATS3724

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 27 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitSociology
OfferedCaulfield First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Andrew Singleton

Notes

Previously coded SCY3290

Synopsis

Are Australians spiritual, religious or what? Is Australia Christian, Monotheist, Secular or Polytheist? Why are Islam, Buddhism and Witchcraft growing? Is there a future for the churches? Does it make any difference? How do we compare with other places around the world? This unit examines the current state of religion and spirituality in Australia, compares this with the rest of the world, and offers a sociological interpretation of these developments.

Outcomes

Students completing this unit will:

  1. Develop a critical awareness of contemporary religion and spirituality;
  2. Be introduced to different sociological approaches to the study of religion and religious change;
  3. Develop their analytical skills to critically understand and interpret recent religious developments.

Assessment

Short assignment (1125 words): 25%
Major essay (2250 words): 50%
Open book examination (1 hr): 25%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Andrew Singleton

Contact hours

2-hour lecture per week
1-hour tutorial per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Sociology
Religion and theology
Indonesian studies
Anthropology

Prohibitions

ATS3724, RLT2290, RLT3290, COS2290, COS3290