An analysis of the mutual concerns of religion and law in American public life. An examination of the historical development of church-state separation and selected Supreme Court decisions regarding church and state issues. The principles and techniques of Christian leadership. An examination of major figures and movements in the development of Christianity, concentrating on the medieval, Reformation, and modern periods. A number of fringe sects or cults are examined.
Topic varies from semester to semester.
Required of majors. An examination of issues common to human experience, such as the problem of knowledge, theories of values, and the interpretation of science, history, and religion. Topics covered include democracy, liberalism, conservatism, fascism, Marxism, and liberation ideologies. Emphasis is on developing writing and analytic skills. Also offered as POL 205.