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CS92PROD
The Politics and Theory of the First Amendment: The Religion Clauses

GOVT 379
Spring 2010 not offered
Course Cluster: Christianity Studies

This course will examine the historical origins, philosophical foundations, and case law of the religion clauses of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Among the issues we will consider shall be what types of expression and religious belief the amendment protects and what it does not protect. In each of these areas, and in the other areas we will cover, our purpose will be to explore the fundamental issues in democratic and constitutional theory that these subjects raise.

Essential Capabilities: Effective Citizenship, Interpretation
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: GOVT203 OR GOVT250
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-American)

Last Updated on MAR-29-2024
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