Soc 580 Sociology of Religion

Analysis of the nature of the sacred; attitudes toward the sacred in contrast to the secular. Comparison of the social organization of sect and church in their relation to the larger society. Survey of recent empirical studies of religiosity and religious practices in America. New trends in American religion. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as Soc 480 and may be taken only once for credit. Recommended prerequisite: Soc 200.