FRS 179 - Lincoln:A Political Study

Institution:

Centre College

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Description:

There is a $50 field trip fee for this course (2 days Springfield, IL). A study of the political and constitutional thought of Abraham Lincoln through an examination of his speeches, writings, and political career. Themes developed include, among others: the relationship between politics and morality, the nature of political leadership, the balance between civil liberties and national security in wartime, and Lincoln's transformation of the fundamental values and institutions of the American political system. The course involves an overnight field trip to Springfield, Illinois to visit Lincoln's home and tomb, and the newly-opened Lincoln presidential library and museum.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centre.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 238-5200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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