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RCS306 - Critics of Religion

Description

Examines critiques of religion from the modern "new atheists" and their historical precursors; may include figures such as Freud, Durkheim, Marx, Weber and Nietzsche. Assessment of these criticisms in order to understand the situation of religions in relation to society in the contemporary period.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Formerly

RS 306

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted in only one of RCS 306, RS 306.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum second-year standing.

Recommendations

  • RCS 200A or RCS 200B recommended prior to RCS 306.

Course offered by

Religion, Culture and Society Program

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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