Secularisation and Religious Diversity
Students will evaluate the secularisation thesis and examine the changing nature of religious participation in the UK and globally. The rise of new religious movements and New Age spirituality will be assessed.
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Students will evaluate the secularisation thesis and examine the changing nature of religious participation in the UK and globally. The rise of new religious movements and New Age spirituality will be assessed.
Key Questions
- Is the UK experiencing a decline in religious belief and practice?
- Why are women generally more religious than men?
- What explains the growth of sects and cults in contemporary society?
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