POSC 517 - Christian Political Thought

Institution:

Pepperdine University

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Description:

This course introduces students to the rich and varied body of theological reflection on politics from the vantage point of different sources in Christian history. The will focus on several topics: the origin and nature of political authority; the powers of the state; the relationship between church and state; and the nature of citizenship. It will examine these topics in three ways: exploration of the political themes found in the Old and New Testaments; exploration of the political theology of the main Christian traditions (Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy); and application of the central insights of these traditions to contemporary problems in the area of religion and politics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pepperdine.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 506-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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