POLI 336
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Government and Religion
Course Description
Christian-Hebraic concepts of state. American experience with church-state relations (First Amendment problems). Policy issues of concern to contemporary religions.
When Taught
Contact Department
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3
Fixed/Max
3
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3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 200.
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Define Religion Concretely
Learning Outcome
Students will increase their fluency with the unique characteristics of religion compared to other belief systems and social organizations.
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Evaluate Religious Influences on Political Behavior and Polic
Learning Outcome
Students will evaluate how religious belonging, believing, and behaving shape political attitudes and behavior such as voting, political participation, policy preferences, and coalition formation in contemporary political systems.
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Analyze the Intersection of Religious and Political Systems
Learning Outcome
Students will analyze the relationships between religious institutions, beliefs, and practices and political processes, institutions, and outcomes across diverse contexts.
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Assess Theoretical Approaches to Religion and Politics.
Learning Outcome
Students will assess major theoretical perspectives on the role of religion in politics, such as secularization theory, cultural conflict theory, and religious marketplace theory.
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Investigate Contemporary Religion-Politics Controversies Usin
Learning Outcome
Students will design and conduct original research on a contemporary religion and politics issue using appropriate research methodologies.
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Communicate With Clarity and Evidence
Learning Outcome
Students will write and present analytical arguments about religion-politics topics with originality and clarity, providing reasons and evidence to support claims while using proper citation of source material.
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Recognize Diversity Within and Across Religious Traditions
Learning Outcome
Students will identify and appreciate the contours of religious diversity across and within major religious traditions.
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Apply Course Concepts to Contemporary Political Events
Learning Outcome
Students will apply theoretical frameworks and analytical tools from the course to explain current events involving religion and politics in domestic and international contexts.
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Articulate Principles of Faith in Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate and apply principles of Christlike behavior in their own current and future political engagement.
