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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CRJ 454 - Religion, Crime and Justice


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.

Prerequisite: CRJ 101 and upper division standing and twelve hours social sciences credit, or instructor permission.
When Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3