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‘Secularism’ is a widely discussed phenomenon; it appears often in headlines, on the news and in public debate. As the UK and other Western countries appear to be increasingly detached from religion, it is important to understand the nuances of this thesis, what it looks like, and what impact it might have. This course will offer students an opportunity to explore the key issues and debates associated with Western secularisation. Students will begin by learning about history and development of secularism and classical secularisation theories, before examining the more recent idea of a ‘return to the sacred’ (in the form of civil religion and new forms of spirituality, such as ‘godless churches’). Students will be encouraged to consider various perspectives on secularisation, as well as the future implications of these.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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‘Secularism’ is a widely discussed phenomenon; it appears often in headlines, on the news and in public debate. As the UK and other Western countries appear to be increasingly detached from religion, it is important to understand the nuances of this thesis, what it looks like, and what impact it might have. This course will offer students an opportunity to explore the key issues and debates associated with Western secularisation. Students will begin by learning about history and development of secularism and classical secularisation theories, before examining the more recent idea of a ‘return to the sacred’ (in the form of civil religion and new forms of spirituality, such as ‘godless churches’). Students will be encouraged to consider various perspectives on secularisation, as well as the future implications of these.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Be able to reflect on the special subject topic that has been chosen. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | be familiar with some primary themes and approaches to the topic chosen for the special subject |
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