Sociology Course Syllabus

SOCIOLOGY- THE CHURCH AND SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS (GUIDE)

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will seek to challenge and inspire participants to grow and develop in pursuit of spiritual excellence. It will examine the philosophy of spiritual principles and disciplines which leaders must both practice and promote among their followers, so that they mature in the faith.

2. GENERAL OBJECTIVES

1. To widen the students’ understanding of the Church and its place and role in society.

2. To increase the students’ knowledge of the role of sociology and social problems.

3. COURSE TEXTS ET AL.

1. Bible

2. The Sociological Perspective by Michael R. Lemming/Raymond G. Devries & Brendan F.J. Furnish

4. COURSE OUTLINE

1. What is Sociology?

2. What is a social problem?

3. The aims of sociology

4. Why study sociology?

5. The Church in society

6. The family in society

7. The Caribbean Family

8. The church and culture

9. Social change: What can the Church do?

10. Some West Indian social problems

5. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Students will be required to participate in and contribute to discussions.

2. Students will be required to do reports on topics and discuss.

3. A written record of detailed notes for each topic covered will be required.