POLS 5415 - Religion and Global Politics

Examines the impact of religious values, beliefs, and organized faith groups on global politics. Considers how religious laypeople and leaders impact political processes in domestic politics and international relations, as well as how faith communities compete and coexist in the political sphere. Approach will be both contemporary and historical, as well as comparative. Cases might include the impact of religion on global and national law, the role of religious activists in governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relationship between individual and collective religious values and national political outcomes, and the impact of secularism on politics. Focus will be global, although U.S. cases may be considered in comparative perspective.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I