PSCI0471A-F25
Secularization Theory
Are the Gods Dead? Secularization Theory Worldwide
This course is structured around one of our most distinguished but contested social science theories: secularization, or the thesis that modernization weakens religion. In this course, we will read classic and contemporary versions of the secularization thesis from various social science disciplines, evaluate whether secularization has occurred in a number of cases around the world, and consider whether this theory deserves to still hold a central place in social science.
This course is structured around one of our most distinguished but contested social science theories: secularization, or the thesis that modernization weakens religion. In this course, we will read classic and contemporary versions of the secularization thesis from various social science disciplines, evaluate whether secularization has occurred in a number of cases around the world, and consider whether this theory deserves to still hold a central place in social science.
- Term:
- Fall 2025
- Location:
- Axinn Center 104 AXN 104
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Monday (Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Ajay Verghese
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP, SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 93053
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0471
- Section Identifier:
- A