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REL-1006: New Religiousness Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian.
However, foreign students can apply in advance to the Department before the term starts in order to get lecturing and/or individual tutoring in English.
| Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
This is an elective subject for students at the bachelor programme in Religious Studies.
| Contents
This curriculum focuses on modern forms of religiosity and new religious movements in Western society. The main emphasis is placed on New Age and new paganism, as two important currents with broad impact areas in our time. The perspectives are those of religious history and society.
| Form of teaching
Lectures/20 hours.
| Exam and assessment
One term paper (5 pages/approx. 2000 words) over a given topic, in addition to a 4 hour university-based exam.
Grading: A-E=pass, F=fail.
Failing students will be offered a re-sit examination.
| Contact person/lecturer
Hans Petter Clemetsen | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/religion/1990/7
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