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SOCIOLOGY

404, 405 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHURCH GROWTH (3, 3) Sociological structures and their relationship to the principles and practices of church expansion. 407 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHURCH PLANTING (3) Sociological structures and their relationship to the principles and practices of church estab lishment. 442 CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) Survey of sociological theory with emphasis on 20th century contributions; status of socio logical inquiry and theory; relationship of sociology to such allied fields as anthro­ pology, psychology , economics, education, and political science. Prerequisites: Psy­ chology 206 or 21 O; 18 units of sociol ogy . 443 METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (3) Survey and evaluation of methods of collecting, classifying, and analyzing social data ; detailed study of the scientific method; introduction to the use of experimental designs in sociological research; planning and conducting a min0r research project. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 or 21 O; 18 units of sociology . 470 SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR (3) Brief consideration of selected works of pioneer sociologists; emphasis on current trends and developments in sociology; independent student work stressed. Limited to seniors majoring in sociology. Spring semester. 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) Prerequisite: Senior status with Sociology major and prior to registration , consent of a professor to act as sponsor. The student must have ab ility to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in confere nce with faculty sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly.

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