"Once considered an archaic force destined to wither away as nations underwent rapid economic development, religion has instead gained renewed interest as an important factor in the contemporary political life of both Western and non-Western countries. This course examines the intersection of the religious and political spheres by studying the connections between moral values and political beliefs in different settings around the world. Through specific case studies, we explore the way in which religious beliefs have shaped democratic and non-democratic politics and have impacted political representation, elections, public education, and citizenship. At the same time, we reflect on the way in which politics has affected religiosity, religious life, and religious organizations. An important part of this class will be devoted to understanding the patterns of interaction between the states and the religious denominations present on their territory, discussing whether churches and the democratic state should be separate or they should just tolerate each other. The case studies we will analyze look at the interaction between the state and major religions of the world such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism."
RHOTO is really enjoying this one!! What makes it especially interesting is THE Concordia University student diversity in class. We don't just read, hear, discuss these issues--we also have STUDENTS who are FROM these countries, who are PRACTICING these religions ;D
Hurray for higher learning!!
RHOnda
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