BSOE 145: Religion and Society is a course that examines the complex relationship between religion and society. It explores how religious beliefs, practices, and institutions shape and are shaped by social structures, cultures, and historical contexts. The course covers various sociological theories of religion, the role of religion in social cohesion and conflict, secularization, and the intersection of religion with politics, gender, and globalization. Students gain an understanding of the significance of religion in both traditional and modern societies, and the ways in which religion influences and is influenced by social change.