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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > 2008-2009 Course Listing > Religion in Global Politics
IGA-307: Religion in Global Politics
Semester: Fall
Credit: 1.0
Faculty: Monica Toft
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 9/10 | ||
| Meet Day | W | 4:10 PM - 6:00 PM | L280 |
| Review |
Description
Religion is clearly a force to be reckoned with in global politics. At the same time, its connection to peace, conflict, and international security is not well understood. This course starts by addressing the meaning of religion and its various manifestations around the world. It then seeks to examine the conditions under which religion contributes to conflict or cooperation in selected aspects of international politics, such as the spread of nationalism and terrorism, economic and political development, and human rights, as well as in enforcing, making, and building international peace. By the end of the course, students will have a full sense of the interplay of religion with politics, wars, and peace in the international system.
Also offered by the Divinity School as HDS-2818.