Completing the course will give the candidates the following learning outcome, sectioned into knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has thorough knowledge of some specific theories about religion in society

• has advanced knowledge of how and why religion is transformed through globalization and medialization

• has thorough knowledge of how the Human Rights (1948) has influenced our thinking of religious freedom and choice

• has thorough knowledge of how and why gender roles change in transnational communities

Skills

The student

• is able to analyze and discuss the relevance of religion and theories about religion with regard to global issues

• is able to discuss critically the role of religion in the process of developing sustainable identities and communities

• is able to develop attitudes of respect, tolerance and dialogue towards different religious and cultural expressions in society and in the media

• is able to write a popular essay about religion, diaspora communities and globalization with examples from his/her home culture

General Competence

The student

• can analyze relevant professional and research ethical questions related to studies of diaspora communities

• is able to transfer the knowledge and skills from the field of religion and globalization to new professional areas and research fields

• is able to communicate with specialists as well as non-specialists about questions and challenges in the field of religion and globalization

Course description

Religion and global issues