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Understanding Religion through Objects, the Senses and Technology - RST2601

Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Recommendation: RST1501 and RST1502
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide a critical analysis of the role of objects, the senses and communication technology (i.e. broadcast media, virtual and immersive reality, and video games) as material aspects of religion. Students who successfully complete this module will be able to analyse these aspects within social, cultural, political, economic, and technological contexts across a selection of religious traditions, including African case studies.