— Religion in American Politics

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Relationship between religion and the historical development of American political formations. Ideals of religious freedom as enshrined in the constitution; the religious foundations of nationalism; religion’s role in shaping critiques of political power and in advancing civil and human rights; the rise of conservative evangelicalism; the Cold War and religion’s role in shaping America’s global security goals, including responses to climate change. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken RST 001E. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Domestic Diversity (DD; Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken RST 001E. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Domestic Diversity (DD; Writing Experience (WE).