Syllabus

Sociology of Religion Perspectives on Children and Young Adults in Closed Religious Communities

Code
ARK29L
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Religious Studies (RKA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Religious Studies1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 19 September 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 19 September 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

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

  • apply concepts and theories relating to sociology of religion in relation to children and young adults in closed religious communities
  • discuss the perception of children and young adults in closed religious communities at the micro, meso and macro level
  • critically reflect on and argue for the relevance of different sociology of religion perspectives in relation to children and young adults in closed religious communities
  • discuss and problematise the complexity when it comes to various actors in the current debate on the opportunities and limits of children and young adults.

Course Content

The course deals with sociology of religion perspectives in terms of the conditions in which children and young adults grow up in closed religious communities. The course places particular emphasis on discussions about the differences between various analytical levels, such as micro-, meso- and macro, as well as between different actors who appear in current debates on the subject.

Assessment

  • Written assignments
  • Oral presentation

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Sociology of Religion Perspectives on Children and Young Adults in Closed Religious Communities - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • 90 credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.