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PSCI0275A-S22

Comp Politics of Religion

Comparative Politics of Religion
This course provides students with an introduction to the study of religion in political science. The course is divided into four sections. The first section provides a theoretical background to religion and its study in political science. The second section discusses long-standing debates over the concept of ‘secularization.’ The third section examines the study of religion and democracy, with a special focus on the non-western case of India. The final section explores the effect of religion on political violence, with empirical examples from around the world. The last class explores the future of the study of religion in political science. (Comparative Politics) 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22752
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0275
Section Identifier:
A

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PSCI 0275

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Spring 2022

PSCI0275A-S22 Lecture (Verghese)