Program Overview

Program Details

The University of Guelph offers a course titled Religion and Society, coded as HIST*2260.

Course Description

This course surveys the major trends in religious beliefs and practices and their social impact since the Reformation. The focus of the course is on the British Isles and North America with some discussion of developments in Continental Europe.

Method of Delivery

The course is a fully interactive online course and requires disciplined time management. Students must begin work as of the first week of the course and participate regularly throughout the semester.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand and employ critically the concepts of religion, society, culture.
• Understand the sources of both co-operation and conflict in religion.
• Debate critically the linkages between society and faith.

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this course is 2.00 credits.

Method of Evaluation and Weights

The method of evaluation includes:

• Weekly Discussions - 20%
• Essay Proposal - 10%
• Essay - 30%
• Group Photo Essay (PEAR review grade) - 5%
• Group Photo Essay (Instructor grade) - 10%
• Take Home Final Exam - 25%

Texts and/or Resources Required

There is no textbook required for this course.

Department and College

The course is offered by the Department of History in the College of Arts. The College of Arts includes various schools and departments, such as:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

The college also features several research centers and institutes, including:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection