SOCL 4110 Religion, Culture, and Society
In Spring 2026, students in Professor Sager’s Religion, Culture, and Society course
(SOCL 4110) traveled to Dublin, Ireland for an immersive week-long exploration of
religion, culture, and social change. Through experiential learning and guided
reflection, students examined the role of faith in contemporary Irish society while
engaging directly with Dublin’s rich religious and cultural landscape. Highlights
included attending a youth mass in Dublin, meeting with students at Dublin City
University and taking a World Religions course, learning from the Jesuit Centre for
Faith and Justice, and exploring iconic cultural sites such as Trinity College’s Book
of Kells. The course combined academic inquiry with meaningful cultural
engagement, giving students the opportunity to experience Ireland beyond the
classroom. From shared meals and conversations to live Irish music and dance at
Johnnie Fox’s, students deepened their understanding of religion, community
engagement, and cultural change in modern Dublin, while building lasting
connections with one another and the city itself
