Religion and Family Violence

This course examines issues pertaining to violence in religious families and the role of faith communities (and their leaders) in responding to violence in the family context. The course will consider relevant data, theories and strategies for change. This course is also listed as FVI 3007.

Instructor: Dr. Nason-Clark & Dr. Holtmann (please contact instructors if you need an up-to-date syllabus)
Prerequisite: 3 ch in Sociology or permission of instructors

Why take this course?

• This is a core course for the Family Violence Issues Certificate Program at UNB.
• The course introduces learners to elements of a collaborative community response to family violence that includes religion.
• Learners will become more familiar with the religious diversity which is an important part of the Canadian multicultural milieu.

Course details

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 1 x Quiz (5%)
• 12 x Written Assignments (95% total)

The quiz for this course is a non-invigilated assessment.

Fees and payments

Online courses are subject to an additional $100 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course. Learn more about fees and tuition or find out about the methods of payment available.

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If you have previously registered in this online course and wish to register again, please contact us at 453-4646 to complete the registration process.

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