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Professor Michele Dillon describes the sociology of religion and its main academic debates. She explains that she became interested in the field after seeing how relevant religion still is in the seemingly secular United States. Major debates now focus on the post-secular era, as religion is seeing a resurgence, but in a different form than society expects.
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Chapter 1: How Would You Define the Sociology of Religion? What is the Value of Learning About it?
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Chapter 2: How Has Religion Interacted With Culture Throughout History?
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Chapter 3: What First Inspired You to Start Academic Work in the Sociology of Religion?
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Chapter 4: Which Key Thinkers Have Most Inspired You?
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Chapter 5: How Has Catholicism Changed in Recent Years?
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Chapter 6: What Are the Reasons for People to Continue Their Religious Beliefs?
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Chapter 7: How Has the Field Changed in Recent Years, and What Developments do You Consider Most Significant?
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Chapter 8: How Important Are Research Methodology and Methods for a Rigorous Analysis of the Sociology of Religion? What Key Research Methods do You Employ?
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Chapter 9: What Are the Key Challenges of a Course in This Field for a Student, and What Strategies Would You Advise to Counter These Challenges?
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Chapter 10: What are the Major Academic Debates in the Fields in Which You Work?
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