670. Modern Catholicism. (3 s.h.)

Major events and movements in Roman Catholic history and thought from 1870 to present. Important theological movements like Americanism, Modernism, Ecumenism; liturgical, biblical, theological and lay renewals; and Vatican II and its aftermath. Also, Catholic expressions in literature, art and music, and ethical issues like racism and sexism.

685. Islamic Mysticism. (3 s.h.)

Mystical life in Islam as related to sources of Islamic tradition, written and oral. Elements of the mystical path, including practice, virtues, knowledge of the Divine and of nature and art. Sufi orders, history of mysticism in Islamic world and influence of mystical dimension of Islam upon philosophy, science and art in the Islamic world, as well as upon certain spiritual currents in both the West and India.

694. Topics in Islamic Philosophy. (3 s.h.)

Major schools of Islamic philosophy, including the Peripatetic, the Illuminationist and philosophical theology. Major themes such as the nature of the Godhead, creation, knowledge, the nature of man and the religious significance of the cosmos. Development of each intellectual perspective during the various periods of Islamic history to the present day.

702. Topics in Biblical Studies. (3 s.h.)

Research and discussion on a variety of topics in the areas of Jewish Biblical and Post-Biblical studies, responding to the interests of the students enrolled.

711. The Letters of Paul.

720. Religion and Philosophy. (3 s.h.)

Religion and reflection: the evolution of their relationship in Asia and the West.

723. Religion and Contemporary Thought. (3 s.h.)

Secular challenges to religion and religious thought in the twentieth century.

740. Introduction to Traditional Religions. (3 s.h.)

Foundations of religious thought through religious phenomena prevalent in preliterate cultures from an anthropological perspective. The idea "primitive" examined. Topics include the myths, symbols, rituals, and festivals of several localized cults: initiation, shamanism, sacrifice, witchcraft, and magical beliefs of various peoples from Melanesia, Africa, and the native Americans. Ethno-religion and ethno-philosophy.

790. Interreligious Dialogue. (3 s.h.)

Focus will vary among the following: philosophical and theological bases for and difficulties in interreligious dialogue, Jewish-Christian-Muslim dialogue, East-West religious encounter, ethical issues among religions.

900-907. Special Topics in Religion. (3 s.h.)

A series of special topics in the field of religion, especially those taught by visiting faculty. Content will vary from semester to semester. Specifics will appear in department course description booklet each semester.

SOCIOLOGY

Direct inquiries to: Chair, Graduate Committee, (215) 204-7750, 713 Gladfelter Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Graduate Faculty

Michelle Byng, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Virginia; Gretchen Condran, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; Kevin Delaney, Associate Professor, Ph.D., State University of New York at Stonybrook; David Elesh, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Columbia University; Eugene Ericksen, Professor, Ph.D., University of Michigan; Julia Ericksen, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; Rosario Espinal, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Washington University; Sherri Grasmuck, Professor, Ph.D., University of Texas (Austin); Robert Kidder, Professor, Ph.D., Northwestern University; Kyriakos Kontopoulos, Professor, Ph.D., Harvard University; Annette Lareau, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley); Howard Winant, Professor, Ph.D., University of California at Santa Cruz; William Yancey, Professor, Ph.D., Washington University;Shanyang Zhao, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. University of Maryland.

General Statement

The Department offers two distinct programs of study in sociology. The Master's program provides students with advanced training in policy-oriented research skills, with a regional emphasis on the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is especially designed for those who already work in agencies where such skills are used and who wish to upgrade their qualifications. The doctoral program prepares students for research, teaching, and advanced work in applied settings. Areas of concentration consist of: Studies in Social Inequality (race, gender, education, and urban); Organizations, Medical Sociology and International Development. The program allows students some flexibility in developing additional specialties within the Department, in special cases incorporating studies in related disciplines.

Application Deadlines

Ph.D. applications for admissions and for funding for the fall semester must be received by January 31. Applications to the Master's Degree program only will be considered for admission if received before July 15.

Financial Aid

The Department offers a number of teaching and research assistantships for students in the doctoral program. Each of these carries a stipend plus full waiver of tuition and fees. Tuition scholarships also are available.

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