It focuses on political processes, political institutions, ideologies, etc. An International Studies Course. The course is open to students of all majors. This course will examine the organization and politics of state and local government. Religion and American Politics Williams May be repeated for credit if content differs.
Religion occupies a curious place in American politics.
On a cultural level, however, religious beliefs have framed many of America s most contentious political disputes, and faith groups have constituted a powerful influence over public policy. Abolition of slavery, Prohibition, civil rights, and abortion are just a few of the political issues shaped by religiously-based rhetoric and explicitly engaged by religious organizations. In this course, we will study the role of religion in American politics at both the institutional and cultural levels. Written work, class participation, and reading quizzes will be the means of evaluation. An American Studies Course.