Religion and Society

Paper Code: 
25DSOC501(A)
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
6.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to understand sociological implications of religion

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course

Code

Course

Title

25DSOC501(A)

Religion and Society

(Theory)

CO25:Review religion from a socialand cultural, perspective

CO26: Examine the fundamental concepts of religion as given by Durkheim

CO27: Examine the impact of major religions on Indian society

CO28: Examine the impact of minority religions on Indian society

CO29: Construct socio-cultural frameworks to address religious issues

CO30:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning and reading assignments, Text -based assignments

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 

 

Unit I: 
Unit I: Introduction to Sociology of Religion
  • Sociology of Religion: Meaning, Subject matter and Significance
  • Religion and Rationalization: Ideas of Max Weber

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Unit II: Understanding Religion
  • Understanding Religion(Durkheim): Rites of Passage; Sacred and Profane

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: Religion in India I
  • Basic Tenets of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity; Their Impact on Indian Society

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV: Religion in India II
  • Basic Tenets of Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism; Their Impact on Indian Society.

 

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Unit V: Secularism and Communalism
  • Secularism: Concept, Features and Significance
  • Communalism: Concept, Features, Causes and Remedial measures

 

Essential Readings: 

 

Essential Readings:

  • Gennep, A.V. (1960). Rites of Passage. London. Routledge and Kegan Paul
  • Durkheim, E. (2001). The Elementary Forms of Religious Life. Oxford University Press

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Lannoy, Richad, 1971 : The Speaking Tree : A Study of Indian Society and Culture Delhi : Oxford University Press
  • Mandelbaum, D.G., 1970 Society in India .Bombay : Popular Prakashan
  • Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India,1957, Bombay: Popular Prakshan
  • Appadurai, Arjun, 1997, Modernity at Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization. New Delhi: OUP.
  • Sharma, K.L.; 2007; Indian Social Structure and Change, Rawat Publications.
  • Srinivas, M.N., 1963: Social Change in Modern India.California, Berekeley : University of California Press
  • Singh, Yogendra, 1973: Modernization of Indian Tradition.Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Kuppuswamy, B. 1993: Social Change in India, Delhi: Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Uberoi, Patricia 1993. Family, Marriage and Kinship in India, New Delhi: Oxford University Press

 

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Academic Session: 
2025-26
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