CORE 172 Res Writ: Religion and Politics

How does religion function as a force for transformation and change in society, or a source of stability? And how does the political world feed back into the world of faith? This course examines the impact of religious beliefs, religious practices, and religious communities on the broader world of politics: governance, social issues, and the organization of the polis. A Research & Writing and Religious World course in the Goshen Core. Prerequistites: CORE 110 or equivalent.