This course is designed to examine and critically analyze the nature of the relationship between religion and various aspects of politics in the United States. We analyze how religion affects American politics among the masses and in the courts, and we ask why religion and politics are so thoroughly interwoven in the United States by examining the religion-politics relationship in historical and theoretical perspective. In doing so, we will encounter a range of themes that are relevant to the study of American politics.

Laura Olson
Author

Clemson University
Institution

Public College or University
Institution Type

Syllabus
Resource Type

Undergraduate Course
Class Type

2014
Date Published

Religious Studies, Political Science
Discipline

General Comparative Traditions
Religous Tradition

Politics/Law/Government
Topics