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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PBJ 454 - Religion, Crime and Justice


2012-2013 Catalog Year

The course will examine the nexus of religion and crime in several different domains, including the influence of religion in the evolution of law and public policy, the role of religion in correctional environments and the development of correctional alternatives, and the influence of religion as a mechanism of social control and law conformity. A primary focus of the course will be on exploring the phenomena of religion-related crime in the US.

PREREQ: PBJ 101 and upper division standing and twelve hours social sciences credit, or instructor permission.
credit: 3