Radical religion: [theme]
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters Autumn, Spring
- Course code
- RELVI205
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian or English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:
- har kunnskap om sentrale tilnærmingar og omgrep knytte til temaet radikal religion, og kunnskap om det valde empiriske materialet i samfunnsmessig og historisk kontekst.
- har kunnskap om sentrale tema og problemstillingar innanfor temaet.
Knowledge:
- Has knowledge of key approaches and concepts in research on radical religion and about the chosen empirical material in its historical and cultural contexts.
- Has knowledge of key themes and problems related to the topic
- Skills:
- Is able to analyze a complex theme and draw independent conclusions
- Is able to critically evaluate theories, methods, and interpretations in relation to the topic
- Is able to present their knowledge in written form.
General Competence:
- Has experience in managing large amounts of information and literature within a short time frame, and in interpreting and presenting information effectively.
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Forms of Assessment
The course uses the following form of assessment: Written school examination (up to 3000 words) over 6 hours.
The word count above indicates the expected length of a good answer. You will not automatically lose marks if you write shorter or longer than indicated (+/- 10 percent), but it is less likely that the answer will be considered sufficiently comprehensive or precise to achieve a good grade.
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Reading List
Approximately 1,200 pages.
The reading list will be available on uib.no by June 1 for the autumn semester and December 1 for the spring semester. The reading list will vary depending on the theme taught.