MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


RLT3290

Sociology of religion

Gary Bouma

8 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis 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%

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