Religion og media

The objective of the course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of different relations between religion and media, especially in the contemporary world, and of some methods and theoretical perspectives used in the analysis of these relations.

RELV330 is an optional unit within the Master's Programme in the Study of Religions.

The student shall by the end of the course have gained the following learning outcome defined in knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student

• has basic knowledge of relations between religion and various types of media, both in an historical and contemporary context.
• is acquainted with some methods and theories used for the analysis of religion and media, as well as critical perspectives related to these.
• has the capability of putting the knowledge about religion and media in relation to the history of religions in general.
• has the capability of challenging general preconceptions on religion, media and their interplay.

Skills

The student

• has the capability of analysing a complex theme and drawing conclusions on one's own, critically examining cases, theories and methods,
• has the capability of writing a coherent analytical text, thereby demonstrating a capacity for using the norms and techniques of academic writing.

General competence

The student

• has the practice in handling large quantities of information and literature within a short time period, and of interpreting and presenting information.