Syllabus

Children and Young Adults in Closed Religious Communities

Code
GRK366
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Religious Studies (RKA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Religious Studies1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 07 September 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 08 September 2023.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • explain and compare historical and current discussions about children in new religious environments
  • apply Theoretical Concepts and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in discussions about children‘s religious freedom in new religious environments
  • reflect on how new religious environments affect the conditions in which children and young adults‘ grow up and the formation of their identity.

Course Content

In this course, new religious environments and organisations that are referred to as sects, new religious movements or spiritual enivronments are studied. The course focuses on the conditions in which children and young adults‘ grow up, their formation of identity, and their rights regarding freedom of religion based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Assessment

  • Active participation in Seminars
  • Written Assignments

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Children and Young Adults in Closed Religious Communities - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.