AIS4027 Religions and Society in Asia

Part I

Course Duration: One Semester
Credit Units: 3
Level: B4
Medium of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: Nil
Precursors: Nil
Equivalent Courses: Nil
Exclusive Courses: Nil


Part II

Course Aims:

This course aims to introduce students to theories and concepts in sociological and anthropological studies of religions, to use these concepts and theories to help them to explore some religions active in Asian societies, and to understand the interactions in various societies between religions, society, and the state, including the role of religions in ethnic relations and conflicts, and in political struggles over state policies or control of the state. The course also aims to help students understand the world views of believers. Field trips are a part of the course, and will provide students with opportunities to talk to believers in the settings where they engage in religious activities. 

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Teaching and learning Activities (TLAs)
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

Assessment Tasks/Activities
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)

Grading of Student Achievement:

Standard (A+, A, A- …F)


Part III

Keyword Syllabus:

Religions and social conflict, religion and the state, religion and social theory, religious economy model, secularization theory, religion and welfare.