Postgraduate Course: Religion and Nationalism: Theory and Performance (REST11019)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Religious Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course aims to address the direct and indirect influences of religion on nationalism, and the relationship that exists between them. Two crucial areas will therefore be explored: a) the creative and subtle ways in which religious ideas are used as a repertoire for nationalist imagining; b) the role 'religion' plays as a contested social space shaped by power. The course aims to complement other optional courses on the history and contemporary interpretations of religion and society, in the Religious Studies and Divinity, Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, Anthropology and International Relations programmes. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | This is a graduate-level course. Please confirm subject prerequisites with the Course Manager. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students should have:
1. An understanding of key concepts such as religion and nationalism, and an ability to link these to broader theories of the modern state, secularism, globalisation and belonging.
2. The critical ability to interrogate the importance of religion in shaping nationalist discourse, in both historical and contemporary contexts.
3. In depth engagement with primary and secondary sources, and scholarly debates on the relevant texts.
4. An ability to undertake independent research by devising a 3000-3500 word essay topic of interest.
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Assessment Information
1 essay of 3000-3500 words: 60%
1 book review of 1500 words: 20%
1 oral presentation and seminar sheets: 20%
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | RelNatPG |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Arkotong Longkumer
Tel: (0131 6)50 8781
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Course secretary | Ms Felicity Smail
Tel: 0131 650 7227
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