POLS 3570 - Religion and Politics 3 s.h.

This course will examine the relationship between religious groups and governments in several countries throughout the world. The historical development of “secular” political systems and inevitable tensions in efforts to separate church and state will be considered with some focus on the USA. The emergence of “fundamentalist” groups and Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist religions will be considered in relation to political cultures and governmental policies. A-E Only.
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Prerequisite(s): SoS or 3 s.h. POLS.