SOC-STD 98kj - Religion and Politics in Modern America

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

This course addresses key themes and problems in the study of religion and politics in modern America. We will begin by wrestling with the thorny question of church-state relations before using historical episodes to explore two pressing theoretical issues: the construction of the category of "religion" itself and the debate over secularization. Finally, we will consider how the inclusion of previously marginalized groups (such as non-Judeo-Christian religious minorities, Mormons, conservative evangelicals, and secularists) challenges entrenched assumptions about the relationship between religion and politics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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