POS 486 - Religious Thought, the American Identity, and U.S. Public Policy

This course examines the place of religion in early American society, and how religion affected the debates surrounding and eventual shaping of the American governing system. The role of religion in individual and collective identities is also explored. Particular attention is devoted to the ways in which religion affects American public policy.

General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Context and Institutions Requirement and Writing Intensive Requirement.

Prerequisites: POS 100 and Junior or Senior Standing.

Course Typically Offered: Variable

Credits: 3