Courses: RELV328 Religion and Politics - Autumn 2018
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Master
Full-time/Part-time
Language of Instruction
English
Teaching semester
Autumn
Place of Instruction
Bergen
Objectives and Content
Objectives and Content:
The objective of the course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of different relations between religion and politics in the modern world, and of some methods and theoretical perspectives used in the analysis of these relations.
RELV328 is an optional unit within the Master¿s Programme in the Study of Religions.
Learning Outcomes
The student shall by the end of the course have gained the following learning outcome defined in knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge:
The student
- has basic knowledge of various types of relations between religion and politics in modern societies
- has acquaintance with some methods and methodological problems and a selection of theoretical perspectives used as scientific and scholarly tools in the analysis of religion and politics
- has the capability of putting the knowledge about religion and politics in relation to the history of religions in general
- has knowledge about new and earlier research and about important issues relevant for the study of religion and politics, pertaining to the social sciences as well as to the humanities
Skills:
The student
- has the capability of analysing a complex theme and of drawing conclusions of one¿s own
- has the capability of critically examining theories and methods
- has the capability of writing a coherent analytical text, thereby demonstrating a capacity for using the norms and techniques of academic writing
General competence:
The student
- has practice in handling large quantities of information and literature within a short time period, and of interpreting and presenting information
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
The student should have a sound knowledge of English since the course literature and the lectures are in English
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
The student should have a sound knowledge of English since the course literature and the lectures are in English
Access to the Course
Admission to a Master¿s Programme at UiB is required for RELV328.
Teaching and learning methods
10 lectures, totally 20 hours
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
Form of assessment:
- School exam (written) of 6 hours
The test consists of an essay as well as 10 questions to be answered briefly. Both the essay and the questions have to fill a minimum requirement for the student to pass the exam. The minimum requirement for the questions is 5 points (each of the 10 questions can give 0, 0,5 or 1 point). The 10 questions count as 20% and the essay as 80% of the total score.
Examination Support Material
If the course is given in English, a dictionary (without any notes in it) between your own language and English is permitted (for example, a German-English-German or a French-English-French dictionary). You may bring your dictionary to the exam location. The teacher will check the dictionary at the exam location before you are allowed to use it.
Grading Scale
A graded marking scale (A to F) is used. A is the top grade and F means Failed.
Assessment Semester
Autumn.
There will also be assessment early spring semester (only for students with valid mandatory course requirements, if any), given that the course is instructed the semester before.
Reading List
The reading list runs to about 1000-1500 pages.
The reading list is published by June 1st. for the autumn semester and by December 1st. for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The course unit will be evaluated regularly.
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee for The Study of Religions
Course Coordinator
The Programme Committe for The Study of Religions, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (AHKR)
Course Administrator
Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (AHKR)
Contact Information
Study Advisor: studierettleiar@ahkr.uib.no
Administration of examination: eksamen@ahkr.uib.no
Department