Religion, Society, and Politics
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework and a take-home assignment.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- the spectrum of major religious traditions on an international basis
philosophical and cultural traditions related to arrays of global religions
various international social and political conflicts articulated as related to religious difference or worldview.
Skills
- analyzing international conflict articulated as related to issues in religious worldviews
applying understandings of various religions’ philosophical and cultural traditions to projects of conflict resolution.
Competences
- communicating the impact of religious belief and worldview on international conflict
- contributing to the solution of intercultural problematics articulated as related to religion.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Religion, Society, and Politics |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a take-home assignment; the content of the
assignment must demonstrate that the student has achieved the
above-mentioned learning objectives. The exact content of the
assignment will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester. The assignment paper must comprise a minimum of
six pages and a maximum of eight pages.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner.Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Religion, samfund og politik |
| Module code | BALISE201820 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
