Political Theology

This course introduces students to several of the major, current topics within political theology--from liberalism's and democracy's champions and detractors, to the role of religious commitments in a pluralist society, to how the Bible is used and read differently in different political contexts, to questions of gender and post-colonialism. In addition, students will develop interpretive skills through the careful reading, analysis, and discussion of texts in contemporary political theology. Meets Core credit for humanities.