Religion and Politics I
Course offered :
- Current semester
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Current programmes of study
| Number of credits | 15 |
| Course offered (semester) | Fall |
| Subject overlap | RELV328 |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
Open access to RELV228.
Learning Outcomes
When the course requirements have been fulfilled, the student will have achieved the following:
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of various types of relations between religion and politics in modern societies,
acquaintance with some methods and methodological problems and a selection of theoretical perspectives used as scientific and scholarly tools in the analysis of religion and politics,
capability of putting the knowledge about religion and politics in relation to the history of religions in general, and
knowledge about new and earlier research and about important issues relevant for the study of religion and politics, pertaining to the social sciences as well as to the humanities.
Skills
Capability of:
analysing a complex theme and of drawing conclusions on one´s own,
critically examining theories and methods, and
writing a coherent analytical text, thereby demonstrating a capacity for using the norms and techniques of academic writing.
General competence
Practice in handling large quantities of information and literature within a short time period, and of interpreting and presenting information.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@ahkr.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Fall
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Bachelor.
Department
Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (AHKR)
Access to the Course Unit
Open access for all students who are matriculated at the University of Bergen.
The exam unit is open to students without study rights after an application to the Centre for Information and Student Services.
Aim and Content
The objective of the course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of different relations between religion and politics in the modern world, and of some methods and theoretical perspectives used in the analysis of these relations.
The course unit can be studied at 200 and 300 level, and it can be included as an independent unit in a Bachelor´s or a Master´s Programme. RELV228 is an optional unit within the Bachelor Programme in the Study of Religions.
Learning Outcomes
When the course requirements have been fulfilled, the student will have achieved the following:
Knowledge
Basic knowledge of various types of relations between religion and politics in modern societies,
acquaintance with some methods and methodological problems and a selection of theoretical perspectives used as scientific and scholarly tools in the analysis of religion and politics,
capability of putting the knowledge about religion and politics in relation to the history of religions in general, and
knowledge about new and earlier research and about important issues relevant for the study of religion and politics, pertaining to the social sciences as well as to the humanities.
Skills
Capability of:
analysing a complex theme and of drawing conclusions on one´s own,
critically examining theories and methods, and
writing a coherent analytical text, thereby demonstrating a capacity for using the norms and techniques of academic writing.
General competence
Practice in handling large quantities of information and literature within a short time period, and of interpreting and presenting information.
Pre-requirements
Open access to RELV228.
Recommended previous knowledge
The student should have a sound knowledge of English since the course literature and the lectures are in English.
Subject Overlap
Teaching Methods
10 lectures, totally 20 hours.
Compulsory Requirements
No
Assessment methods
A six hours school exam. The test consists of an essay as well as 10 questions to be answered briefly. Both the essay and the questions have to fill a minimum requirement for the student to pass the exam. The minimum requirement for the questions is 5 points (each of the 10 questions can give 0, 0,5 or 1 point). The 10 questions count as 20% and the essay as 80% of the total score.
There is an examination every term.
The exam unit is open to students without study rights after an application to the Centre for Information and Student Services.
Grading Scale
A graded marking scale (A to F) is used. A is the top grade and F means Failed.
Reading List
The reading list runs to about 1200 pages.
Place of Teaching
Bergen
Course Unit Evaluation
In connection with the continuous work of improving education, the Institute organizes evaluations of curriculum and teaching with feedback from the students. The results of the evaluations will be the basis of modifications of syllabus, course list, curriculum and teaching.
Contact Information
studierettleiar@ahkr.uib.no