Key Words
social movement
fundamentalism
radicalization
religious violence
terrorism
Textbook Readings
Inger Furseth and Pål Repstad, “Social and Religious Movements, Radicalization, and Violence,” 257-276 in An Introduction to the Sociology of Religion: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives, Second Edition. Routledge.
Jason W. M. Ellsworth, “Are Eastern Religions as Connected to Violence as Western Religions Seem to Be?” 196-199 in Religion in 5 Minutes. Equinox.
Musegh Astryan, “What is the Difference Between Radical and Non-Radical Muslims in Terms of the Types of Islam?” 180-183 in Religion in 5 Minutes. Equinox.
Take 250-words to reflect on the following question:
The role of ideology in religious movements is disputed. What are the main ideological features of Buddhist nationalists in Myanmar and the Islamic State? What are the similiarities and differences?
Case Studies
Sam Woodward, “Sober Forever? The US Tried That Once and Outlawed Alcohol. It Didn’t Go Over Well.” USA Today, January 18, 2025.
“Roots of Prohibition,” Prohibition: Film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick.
Datasets
“Social Movements and Religion in American History,” ARDA: The Association of Religion Data Archives.
