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Boston University Summer programs
Religion and Politics Summer Course
Boston, USA
DURATION
6 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
30 Jun 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 3,260
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.Key Summary
About: The Religion and Politics Summer Course explores the interplay between faith and political systems. This course delves into how religion influences political beliefs and policy-making, providing an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues. Itโs designed for those interested in examining the relationship between religious movements and political structures across various contexts.
Career Outcomes: Students completing this course can pursue careers in government, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, education, or further academic research in political science and religious studies.
Introduction
Religion and Politics
CAS PO 379
Introduction to the comparative study of the political role of religious institutions and beliefs. Covers issues such as religion's relationship to violence and terrorism, democracy and human rights, group identity, gender and sexuality, and modernity and secularism. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: The Individual in Community, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.ย 4 cr.
- Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)