Religion and Politics
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- RELV228
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives 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.
RELV228 is an optional unit within the Bachelor Programme in the Study of Religions.
Learning Outcomes
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 various types of relations between religion and politics in modern societies
- has 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
- has the capability of putting the knowledge about religion and politics in relation to the history of religions in general
- has 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
The student
- has the capability of analysing a complex theme and of drawing conclusions of one's own
- has the capability of critically examining 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 practice in handling large quantities of information and literature within a short time period, and of interpreting and presenting information
Full-time/Part-time
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Written school exam (up to 3000 words) of 6 hours
The test consists of an essay as well as 10 questions to be answered briefly. The 10 questions count as 20% and the essay as 80% of the total score.
The exam assignment will be given in English.
The exam can be submitted in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Autumn, but not regularly.
There will also be assessment early in the spring semester following the semester of instruction.
Reading List
The reading list runs to about 1000-1500 pages.
The reading list is published by July 1st. for the autumn semester and by December 1st. for the spring semester.