Course - Theories of Religion - RVI1010
RVI1010 - Theories of Religion
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 5 days |
Course content
Specific Course Objectives:
- Define and critically assess the concept of religion and be able to characterize different definitions of the term
- Identify and summarize the main research traditions and their models in the study of religion
- Apply theoretical models to an empirical matter using primary and secondary texts.
Learning outcome
According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills):
Knowledge
The candidate has attained
- basic knowledge of the historical development and present situation of the discipline of Religious Studies
- basic knowledge of the main theoretical traditions in the study of religion
- basic knowledge of the core methodological approaches used in the discipline
Skills
The candidate has acquired skills to
- analyze and evaluate primary and secondary sources
- apply relevant analytical models and basic methods to empirical material
Learning methods and activities
Instruction consists of lectures and seminars. Part of the lectures may be held in English.
In order to sit the exam students must get participation in a seminar/village approved (includes 80% attendance, up to six approved village activities individually or in a group, and an assignment). For more information on the obligatory activity, see Blackboard. The obligatory activity can only be approved in the semester when the course is taught, but is valid in this and the subsequent term.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved obligatory activity
Further on evaluation
Evaluation by 5-day off campus exam.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFRVI102 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Religion
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-12-06Submission
2024-12-11
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2025-05-30Submission
2025-06-04
09:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"