SDS 242RReligious Diversity and Social Development

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Social Development Studies
Cross-listed: RCS 242R

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Religious traditions and beliefs contribute both positively and negatively to social development. This course explores the interrelationship of religious diversity, multiculturalism, and attitudes towards social issues.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	8080	16 / 25	TTh 10:00–11:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

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From 5 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

It was a pretty fun course! Definitely provided an entry-level explanation of the major world religions.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention SDS 242R, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2023

Dec 8, 2023 Doctor Cowan's SDS 242R 3 points, 0 comments

u/torontonianazn: “Does anyone have difficulties with his class involving vague course lectures because each time he brings up some vague course concept, it is not very explanatory and half of the class had to rely on the internet to look for the concepts?”

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Fall 2017

Oct 28, 2017 Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

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