Political Theologies: Contemporary Christian Engagement in the Public Sphere
RELI 291
Spring 2011 not offered
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| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
This course will explore 20th- and 21st-century efforts to bring Christian theology and practice into critical conversation with the political sphere. What roles have Christian discourse--both liberal and conservative--played or tried to play in shaping and criticizing public policy? What role should they play? Major themes to be explored include poverty, war, race, gender, and the putative separation of church and state. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Daniel Bell, LIBERATION THEOLOGY AFTER THE END OF HISTORY
Carl Schmitt, POLITICAL THEOLOGY
Jerry Falwell, AMERICA CAN BE SAVED
Ann Burlein, LIFT HIGH THE CROSS: WHITE SUPREMACY AND TEH CHRISTIAN RIGHT
David Chidester, SALVATION AND SUICIDE
Catherine Keller, GOD AND POWER
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several short response papers, one oral presentation, one critical paper, one research paper, full attendance and participation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the "Method & Theory" requirement for the Religion major.
This class functions as a thematic and historical continuation of RELI220 (Modern Christian Thought) but is open to all who are interested. |
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