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Course Descriptions/Sociology 355
including: ecology, global contexts, pluralism, post-colonialism, classism, sexuality, addiction, militarism, and others.
4360/4360H. A History of Christianity (4362) 3 hours
A study of the history of the Christian movement with emphasis upon individual thinkers and key events ranging from the Apostolic Age through the Reformation and into the modern era.
4365. Wesleyan Heritage and History 3 hours
A study/tour of the history and heritage of Methodism. This course uses Wesleyan historical sites in England as a laboratory for study.
4366. Religious History of Scotland (HIS 4366) 3 hours
A study of the religious history of Scotland. This course uses historical sites in Scotland as a laboratory for study.
4367. Religious History of Ireland (HIS 4367) 3 hours
A study of the religious history of Ireland. This course uses historical sites in Ireland as a laboratory for study.
4399. Special Topics 3 hours
A course focused upon a specific topic identified by the instructor.
Sociology (SOC)
1302. Cultural Anthropology 3 hours
A survey of the science of humankind focusing on the world’s cultural diversity and the search for general explanatory theories that explain this diversity. The class will explore empirical methods to describe cultures and intracultural variation.
2301. Introduction to Sociology 3 hours
A study of the nature of human societies, groups, social processes, social integration, and the sociological approach.
2302. Social Problems (3301) 3 hours
An exploration of the development of societies, and the problems associated with population shifts to industrialized urban areas.
2310. Sociology of Music (3310)(MUS 2310) 3 hours
This course is intended to develop appreciation for alternative musical expressions especially as they pertain to musical traditions from the non- western world. Students will learn the context in which music is created, its value to the people whose culture it inhabits, the instruments upon which the music is played, and the transformation of music in different cultures. Music reading skills and knowledge of basic music principles are advisable.
2390. Minority Groups (4311) 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301
The study of the sociology of minority groups including theories of prejudice and discrimination.
3316. Sociological Perspectives on Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: SOC 2301 or consent of instructor
This course introduces the student to sociological theories that address interpersonal interactions and the construction of meaning. Topics included are social roles and statuses, emotions, socialization, social control, deviance, social identity, inequality, exchange, expectation states, collective behavior, frame analysis, and labeling.