GH 301: Faith, Freedom, and Fanaticism

Religion has the unique ability to bind together groups of people as well as to create conflicts among them. In this class, we will explore the unique power that religious faith, or the absence of it, has in determining social and political outcomes. This course will combine various elements from a variety of disciplines, taking an intersectional approach to see how religion interacts with race/ethnicity, gender, and culture both at home and abroad. Students will not devolve into debates regarding the existence of God, but will instead be equipped with the tools to understand how religion shapes behavior and institutions from a social scientific perspective.

Instructor: Dr. Levi Allen

Please contact Dr. Allen if you have questions about this course.