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 landscapes, create interfaith initiatives, combat misinformation, and provide ethical, evidence-based advice for policy-making and public engagement. Participants explore core sociological theories, research methods, and strategies for fostering social cohesion while addressing conflicts and promoting inclusive dialogue in diverse settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
In this Sociology of Religions Course, you will gain a practical overview of religion's role in shaping identity, social unity, conflicts, and public affairs. Key learning includes essential sociological theories, research techniques, mapping local religious dynamics, developing interfaith projects, ethical stakeholder engagement, and crafting evidence-based reports and communication plans for policy impact.
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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 analyse 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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