University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The intention of this module is to analyse the impact of religion on politics in societies around the world in order to understand the global context of religious movements from an anthropological perspective. This is achieved by examining ethnographic literature on Christianity in the Americas, Hinduism in India, and Islam as both local and global religions. In particular, the course focuses on the notions of fundamentalism and religious nationalism and assesses these terms in relation to both conservative religious movements and religious resistance movements that emerge in response to social oppression.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass SA2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 1-hour lecture, 1 x 1-hour seminar, 1 x 1-hour film viewing

Scheduled learning hours: 22

Guided independent study hours: 278

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 6,000-word Essay = 100%

Personnel