Principles of Sociology

  • Credits: 3
  • Course Code: SOCI 202

An introductory study of sociology.

Factors underlying the formation and functioning of society, group life, social institution and processes will be considered.

Additionally, various current social problems are analyzed.

$375

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membership

Week 1

  • Week One Preview
  • Discussion Forum: Introductory
  • Reading- Sociology: A Christian Approach for Changing the World
  • Chapter 1 Test (The Sociological Perspective)
  • Chapter 2 Test (Sociological Theory and Methods)
  • Reading: Henry and the Great Society

Week 2

  • Week Two Preview
  • Reading- Sociology: A Christian Approach for Changing the World
  • Chapter 3 Test (Human Culture)
  • Reading: Henry and the Great Society

Week 3

  • Week Three Preview
  • Reading- Sociology: A Christian Approach for Changing the World
  • Chapter 4 Test (Socialization)
  • Reading: Henry and the Great Society
  • Discussion Forum: Henry and the Great Society
  • Video Lecture: Societal Change
  • Paper: Henry and the Great Society

Week 4

  • Week Four Preview
  • Reading- Sociology: A Christian Approach for Changing the World
  • Chapter 5 Test (Social Structure, Groups, and Organization)
  • Chapter 6 Test (Deviance, Crime, and Social Control)
  • Video Lecture: Social Groups
  • Video Lecture: Suicide
  • Video Lecture: Status
  • Audio Lecture: Deviance
  • Video Lecture: Justice part 1
  • Video Lecture: Justice part 2

Week 5

  • Week Five Preview
  • Reading- Sociology: A Christian Approach for Changing the World
  • Chapter 7 Test (Sociological Stratification)
  • Chapter 8 Test (Race and Ethnic Stratification)
  • Video Assignment: The Story of Karla Faye Tucker

Courses consist of 12 units over a 16-week period. The above is only a sample.

There are no prerequisites for Principles of Sociology.

Sociology: A Christian Approach for Changing the World (2nd edition)

Cynthia Tweedell | ISBN 9781931283335

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Henry and the Great Society

H. L. Roush | ISBN 0892930489

View the free pdf version.

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For Better, For Worse

John Drescher | ISBN 1930353774

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A pre-marital handbook to assist couples in discussing sixty-one points as they realistically face crucial factors for a successful marriage.

The more honestly couples face their differences, the better the marriage.

The Power of Forgiveness: The Story of Karla Faye Tucker

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Fatal Addiction: Ted Bundy’s Final Interview with Dr. James Dobson

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Time Changer

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Justice That Restores

Chuck Colson | ISBN 9780842352451

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50% — Reading and Chapter Tests

10% — Paper over Henry and the Great Society

15% — Reading and Comments over Justice that Restores

15% — Video Assignments

5% — List of ten questions from For Better or Worse

5% — Participation

Dr. Dan Glick

Adjunct Faculty

  • ThB, Trinity Bible College
  • MA in Missions, Ashland Theological Seminary
  • DMin, Grace Theological Seminary

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