# SOAN 226 — Religion and Society (AUB)

> SOAN 226 Religion and Society at American University of Beirut. 2 student reviews · 1 shared file.

Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/689
Retrieved: 2026-09-19

## Facts

- Course code: SOAN 226
- Title: Religion and Society
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Sociology
- Department: Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (1): Sylvain Jean Da Perdigon

## Catalogue description

A course that examines the relationship between society and religion, including both formal institutions and informal processes, which deal with the supernatural. This course studies the origin and development of ritual and religious functions for both the individual and society.

## Quick answers

### What is SOAN 226 at AUB?

SOAN 226 Religion and Society is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A course that examines the relationship between society and religion, including both formal institutions and informal processes, which deal with the supernatural. This course studies the origin and development of ritual and religious functions for both the individual and society.

### How many credits is SOAN 226?

SOAN 226 Religion and Society is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is SOAN 226 hard?

2 AUB students have written about SOAN 226 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches SOAN 226 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for SOAN 226: Sylvain Jean Da Perdigon. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for SOAN 226?

Yes — 1 file for SOAN 226 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## What to expect

- Has Quiz 1
- Has Quiz 2
- Has Final
- Has Attendance
- Has Graded Homeworks
- Has Participation
- Original Book Necessary

## Shared course material

1 file shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabus: 1 (most recent from 2017)

## Student reviews

2 of 2 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line.

- **2020-04** — Sylvain really good and his classes are fun but he gives a lot of reading assignents every week, they're interseting; but a strict grader

- **2020-04** — Sylvain is great - readings are heavy and a must (there are quizzes) but the course is really interesting and rewarding

## See also

- [All Sociology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/sociology.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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