Sociology of Religions Course
This Sociology of Religions Course examines how faith influences identity, power, and community life. It equips humanities professionals with practical tools to map local religious contexts, create interfaith initiatives, tackle misinformation, and provide ethical, evidence-based advice for policy-making and public engagement. Participants will gain insights into theories, methods, and strategies for analysing religion's role in society.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a focused, hands-on introduction to the sociology of religions, exploring its impact on identity, social unity, conflicts, and public affairs. Learners will master key theories, research techniques, and practical tools for surveying local religious scenes, building interfaith efforts, interacting ethically with stakeholders, and crafting policy reports and communication plans backed by solid sociological data.
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Develop skills
- Develop policy-ready analysis of religions by converting theories into clear, actionable insights quickly.
- Master rapid mapping of religious landscapes to identify local actors, risks, and opportunities.
- Learn to design effective interfaith programmes with dialogue formats, joint projects, and success metrics.
- Gain skills to analyse religion, power dynamics, and conflicts, spotting tensions, biases, and policy options.
- Acquire ability to assess social cohesion through mapping rituals, networks, and faith-based support systems.
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