Legacy Course Catalog
POL 331 - Politics And Religion
| Effectivity: | 08/28/2008 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue Calumet Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr |
| Short Title: | Politics And Religion |
| Description: | Religion and Politics examines the relationship between religious faith and political life from philosophical, theological, and behavioral perspectives. The class will focus in this course on perspectives from the intellectual heritage of the Western world. Therefore the work of thinkers, ancient and modern, will be examined. In addition, empirical works on the consequences of religious beliefs on political behavior will also be reviewed. Topics will range from medieval scholastic philosophy to contemporary international relations. Religion will be viewed as one of the major driving forces of national and international politics in the 21st century. |
| Department: | History And Political Science |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
