Class Sociology of Religions

Since religion is a social and cultural phenomenon, it is extremely important that in the analysis of human societies, the importance of religious thought should be taken into account.  Therefore, we can say that studying the Sociology of Religions is to have an account of a system of beliefs, a system of practices, which goes through ritualization and the social and symbolic relations that are established between the Human Being and the different divine manifestations in different societies.

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What is religion? Sacred and profane. Rites and Rituals. The social functions of religion The definition of popular religiosity. What is sociology of religion. The development of sociology of religion. Order, classes and religion. Current sociological perspectives. World religions and social change. Monotheistic religions: Christianity; Islam and Judaism. The Catholic Church Descatolicization. Other religious manifestations. New religious movements. Interreligious dialogue: an imperative for peace. The concepts of church, sect, denomination and worship. The risks of attempts to politicize religion. The Sociology of Religion in Portugal Religious organizations in Portugal Religious sphere, secular sphere. Secularization and its criticisms. Protestantism. The (Neo) Pentecostalism. Minorias religiosas. Religiões, Diálogos e Direitos Humanos. A Liberdade Religiosa. A inter-relação de religião e sociedade. Religião e género. O fundamentalismo religioso. O lugar e o papel das religiões no século XXI.

The classes will assume diversified characteristics, according to the moment of presentation of the contents, being supported by updated bibliography and material prepared by the teacher. There will be moments of argumentative interaction, especially at the end of each topic. For the evaluation, a methodology of continuous evaluation will be privileged. The evaluation presupposes the accomplishment of 2 obligatory tests, of evaluation of knowledge and presence and participation in the classes: 1st Test - 45%; 2nd Test - 45% Attendance and participation in classes - 10%

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