Sociology of Religions Course
This Sociology of Religions Course examines how faith influences identity, power, and community dynamics. It equips humanities professionals with practical tools to map local religious landscapes, create interfaith initiatives, combat misinformation, and deliver ethical, evidence-based insights for policy-making. Participants explore core sociological theories, research methods, and strategies for stakeholder engagement and report production grounded in reliable data.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a focused, practical introduction to the sociology of religions, covering how religion impacts identity, social unity, conflict, and public policy. Learners will master key theories, research techniques, and tools for analyzing local religious contexts, developing interfaith programs, ethically involving stakeholders, and creating evidence-based reports and communication plans.
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Develop skills
- Develop policy-ready religious analysis skills to convert theory into clear, actionable insights quickly.
- Master rapid religious landscape mapping to identify local actors, risks, and opportunities.
- Learn to design interfaith programs, including dialogue formats, shared projects, and evaluation metrics.
- Gain ability to analyze religion, power, and conflict, spotting tensions, biases, and policy levers.
- Acquire skills to assess social cohesion through mapping rituals, networks, and faith-based support.
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