Education and Religion

Overview

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Examine how the major social institutions of education and religion function as powerful socializing forces that shape our lives and identities. This module explores how the education system teaches social norms to create functional members of society, while also analyzing how religion can provide both group solidarity and social conflict. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the critical role these institutions play in shaping individual identity and broader social dynamics.

Syllabus

Education and Religion

In this course, we take a close look at two major social institutions: education and religion. In our study of the education system, we learn how education is a major socializing force in our lives. Through our involvement in the education system, we learn about social norms and how to be functional members of society. Then, in the chapter about religion, we learn how religion shapes our sense of self and our identities. We also learn about the collective experiences that religion can provide, such as group solidarity and unity, but also division and conflict.