Key facts
UNE unit code: RELS380
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
What is religion and how should we study it? There are many different approaches to the academic study of religion.
In this unit you will explore various disciplinary approaches to these and other questions through an investigation of such fascinating phenomena as: sacred myths and rituals; belief in the unseen and otherworldly; the problem of evil; religious persons and communities; sacred time and sacred space, as well as the very concept of the sacred itself.
You will develop your analytical skills and your communication skills as you research specific issues concerning religion and the sacred.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of theoretical, methodological and conceptual knowledge central to the religious studies discipline;
- critically review, analyse and synthesise knowledge about the academic study of religion thereby demonstrating autonomy, objectivity and reflective practice;
- apply critical and creative thinking in undertaking research; and
- formulate and communicate clear and cogent written arguments consistent with the academic study of religion.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written task No. Words: 1500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Written task No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note:
eBook: The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in the Study of Religion
ISBN: 9781003222491
Michael Stausberg and Steven Engler , Routledge 2nd edn. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Introduction to the Study of Religion
ISBN: 9780415408899
Rodrigues, H. and Harding, J.S., Routledge 2009
Text refers to: All offerings
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