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RLST 174 CM - Religion and the American Presidency

This advanced reading and writing seminar examines the critical impact of religion on the Founding Fathers, the Constitution and the American presidency through histories, biographies, film, and primary source documents. Exploration of religious symbols, sensibilities, values and world-views have shaped the domestic and/or foreign policies of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Lincoln, JFK, Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton, and Bush Jr. Attention given to civil religion, religious pluralism, and key theoretical interpretations of religion and the presidency. CWS.

Course Credit: 1.0


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