RLST166B CM - Religion, Politics and Global Violence

Examines the critical intersection of religious ideology, politics, and violence. In particular, it will analyze how Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists have used religious ideology, rhetoric, and values to justify acts of violence and calls for peace and reconciliation in the name of God. The course will explore case studies that include attention to conflicts in Europe (Northern Ireland and Bosnia/Serbia), the Middle East (Israel-Palestine and Iraq), Southeast Asia (Indonesia), the Indian Subcontinent (India-Pakistan), Africa (the Sudan and Rwanda).

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: RLST166B CM