SOC
527
LDS Church&People
Hours
3.0 Credit, 3 Lecture, 0 Lab
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.
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.