MSOE-03 Sociology of Religion

MSOE-03 Sociology of Religion

Block 1 - Definitions and Approaches

Religion-Sociological Perspectives

Anthropological Approaches

Historical and Comparative Approach

Religion: Psychological Approaches

Block 2 - Classical Theorie

Marxian Theory

Durkheim and Functionalism

Weber and the Question of Meaning

Block 3 - Ethnographic Studies of Religion

M. N. Srinivas: The Coorgs

Evans Pritchard: The Nuer

T. N. Madan: Non-Renunciation

Sudhir Kakar: Shamans, Mystics and Doctors

Block 4 - Contemporary Theories

Peter Berger: Phenomenology of Religion

Clifford Geertz: Cultural Analysis

L vi-Strauss': Totemism

Block 5 - Religious Pluralism

Sikhism

Jainism and Buddhism

Christianity

Islam

Hinduism

Block 6 - Religion Social Change

Secularism and Secularization

Communalism and Fundamentalism

Block 7 - Religious Revivalism: New Movements and Cults

Religious Conversion

Transcendental Meditation

Hare Krishna Movement

Radhasoami Satsang

Sai baba of Shirdi

Total-26, Solved-15, Unsolved-11

June (2008-2020)

December (2008-2021)

February (2021)