On this page you will find information about your course, course registration and more. Here you will also find your course syllabus and the course timetable.
Period for course registration in Ladok: 14 August – 27 August.
If you do not register on time, you will lose your place on the course. Please contact your course administrator before the end of the registration period if you are experiencing problems with course registration.
If you are conditionally admitted you are not able to register on the course yourself.
| Course and application code | RVA000 13218 Master 13232 Freestanding course |
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| Study period and pace | This course is a full-time course given between weeks 35-39 |
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| Course co-ordinator | Jari Ristiniemi |
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Course organisation
The course adress the role of religion and the human situation in the late modern society in the local/global community. An interactional perspective on individual, society, culture, religion and environment is discussed. The course discusses how methods and theories in Religious Studies can be used as tools for understanding contemporary society, human predicament and as means of developing a sustainable society. There are non-mandatory seminaries that are recorded and you are able to see them on the learning platform Canvas. For exams you write a memo. The seminaries are given during the following Tuesdays 10.15-12AM 29/8, 12/9, 26/9.
Communication
Teaching is offered on the web through Zoom. You are able to follow from your own computer or you can attend the video conference when it takes place or see it as a video afterwards.
The web-based course tool used is Canvas. The course code is given in the welcome letter. Normally, the course is not posted on Canvas until one or a few weeks before the start of the course.
Communication happens both through Canvas and through email contact with the course responsible.
The course is given by the Faculty of Education and Business.
You need to apply for accommodation yourself. Please remember to do it in good time before your arrival. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.
As a student at the University of Gävle you have the opportunity to install Microsoft Office on up to five computers. The Office package includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Onenote.
The library is located in the middle of campus and is open to everybody. You can reach all digital resources such as e-books and e-journals after logging in with your user account.
At the Student Centre you will meet knowledgeable staff that can assist you in just about anything regarding your studies at the University of Gävle. The Student Centre is located in building 22. You will also find a café in this area and TV displays showing current information and the daily timetabling. If you have any study-related questions, you can contact the Student Centre at studentsupport@hig.se
Eduroam (EDUcation ROAMing) gives you access to the Internet when you are staying on the University campus. It also provides internet access at other universities and colleges that are connected to eduroam. Eduroam also works at many airports, railway stations and hotels.
