RELIGION AND SOCIETY
I.What do you see as African American religion's contributions to U.S. society and how are they related to the three new themesin African-American religion in the U.S.? Explain and discuss?
II. Discuss the relationship between denominationalism and American religious pluralism. What are some of the challenges faced by denominations and the denominational system? How might those challenges be addressed?
III.What are some sociological reasons for the decline of mainline denominations and the growth of conservative denominations? Explain and discuss?
IV. Discuss the secularization debate. Are human societies becoming more secular? If so, in what senses?