Course ARK29J

The History of Religious Studies, Theory and Method

7.5 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 4, 2025

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • give an account of the discussion about the identity of religious studies in relation to some of the humanities‘ various scientific theoretical and scientific historical contexts
  • account for and critically evaluate parts of the contemporary religious science research front
  • report an independently critical ability to relate to some important theories and methods used in the field of religious studies.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 13, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Entry Qualifications :
  • Religious Studies III 22.5 credits
Selection :
Higher education credits (30-285 credits)
Application Code:
HDA-V3L3L
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
0 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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