In the face of increasing polarization around issues of religion in the public sphere, what tensions and possibilities impact American political life and the development of public policy? This course will address the role of religion in public life, exploring the ways religion shapes perspectives about public policy issues related to gender, families, sexuality, science, race, immigration, education, and work, among others. Consideration will be given to the impact of religious views on the democratic process and related institutions, including the role of religion in social movements and the implications of the rise of Christian nationalism.
CVIN 330: Religion and American Public Life
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