Time: 13.15-15.00 CET

During this seminar you will be introduced to the topic of New atheism and critique of religion. We will also be addressing why people are leaving religion in Western countries, using Sweden as an example. Furthermore, we will be discussing the first chapter of The God Delusion by the famous new atheist Richard Dawkins. I will also go through and discuss the examination assignment (see below) and in what way the course design will support you in passing the course.

If you are not able to attend the first meeting, please let me know via email (fredrik.portin@lir.gu.se)

Assignment

Submit a short description about yourself and your interests in religious studies and this course on the discussion forum on Canvas [link].
Prepare a question and a comment related to the material that we can discuss during the seminar.

Reading list

Cotter et al., New Atheism: Critical Perspectives and Contemporary Debates. Chapter 1

Lee, Recognizing the non-religious: Reimagining the secular. Chapter "Introduction: Revisiting the Secular".

Dawkins, The God Delusion. Chapter 1 [attached]