Sociology of the LDS Church and Its People

Sociology of the LDS Church and Its People
An advanced analysis of the LDS Church from a social science perspective, including the Church as a new religious movement; LDS culture; the institutionalization process.
SOC
527
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 Taught 
Course Outcomes

Critical Analysis

Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and critique current literature on the sociology of the LDS Church and peoples.

Research Proposal

Students will produce a graduate-level, testable research proposal on the LDS Church and peoples.

Data Management

Students will become familiar with data sets suitable for testing hypotheses on the LDS Church and peoples.