POL 464 Religion and International Politics
This course examines broadly the ways in which religion impacts international politics, as well as how international political forces impact religion(s). We will first look at how to study religion in international politics through different theoretical lenses, and move on to consider the political implications of various definitions of religion. Then we will look at the role of religion and religious actors in diverse topic areas such as conflict and political violence, peacekeeping and conflict resolution, resistance and rebellion, diplomacy and foreign policy, international religious freedom, and finally (inter)national security.