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RELI0396A-S16

War/Peace/Christian America

War, Peace, and Christian America ET, WT
Many Christians have argued that war is morally justifiable in certain circumstances, while others have maintained that killing of any kind, even in the name of the state, is wrong. In this seminar we will examine the theological roots of pacifist, just-war, and crusader perspectives, and then consider how Christian interpretations of political violence have been used to support or dissent from American armed conflicts, from the Revolutionary War to the War in Iraq. Throughout the course, we will ask how American views on war have been shaped by the persistent interpretation of the U.S. as a “Christian nation.” 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22306
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0396
Section Identifier:
A

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RELI 0396

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Spring 2016

RELI0396A-S16 Seminar (Davis)