Religious Worlds of New York

This course helps students acquire the analytical tools needed to study the contribution of religious communities to the multifaceted landscape of New York City. Students will explore the definitions of religion, politics, power, and ritual, in conjunction with their study of myriad religious groups active in New York City. We will draw from the work of a variety of authors to construct a theoretical framework that will be applied by students as they conduct field work within a religious community in New York City. This course is cross-listed as SOC 4050 and REL 4050. Students may receive credit for only one of these courses. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.