Religion and Social Change
This topic investigates whether religion acts as a conservative force or a catalyst for social change. Students will study historical and contemporary examples of religiously motivated movements.
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This topic investigates whether religion acts as a conservative force or a catalyst for social change. Students will study historical and contemporary examples of religiously motivated movements.
Key Questions
- Under what conditions does religion promote social change?
- How did Calvinism contribute to the rise of capitalism?
- What role do religious fundamentalist movements play in the modern world?
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