Religion and Politics
| Title | Religion and Politics / Religion and Politics |
| Code | ΚΕ0Ε70 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Political Sciences |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Konstantinos Papastathis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022724 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Politikṓn Epistīmṓn 2023-sīmera
Registered students: 6
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | Spring | - | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600231412
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600231412
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
The course has a seminary structure. The course aims to explore the intricate relationship between the political and religious spheres. Through critical analysis, the course will examine different theoretical models concerning the institutional and political status of religion. It will also consider the diverse perspectives on the influence of hegemonic religious ideologies on societal functions. Additionally, the course will focus on the political theology of major religious groups and their impact on the current domestic and international political landscape.
The course will adopt a seminar-style structure, fostering an interactive and participatory learning environment. Through this format, students will actively engage in discussions, debates, and collaborative activities related to the course topics. In addition, guest speakers may be invited to share their knowledge and insights during specific seminar sessions, further enriching the learning experience.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a foundational understanding of the central political, ideological, historical, sociological, and cultural perspectives related to the course topics.
- Comprehend the theoretical and institutional frameworks surrounding the question of State-Church relations.
- Familiarize themselves with key qualitative and quantitative research findings on the role and significance of religion in the modern world.
- Gain proficiency in analyzing and interpreting political governance concerning religious agendas.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
- Exploration of diverse political theologies within the Church, including Orthodoxy, Roman-Catholicism, and Protestantism.
- Analysis of the intersection between Islam and politics.
- Examination of the relationship between religion and liberal democracy, encompassing theories and discussions on church and state relations.
- Understanding the Marxist critique of religion.
- Investigation of the connection between religion and nationalism.
- Study of fundamentalism as a political and religious phenomenon.
- Exploration of the secularization thesis and its implications.
- Analysis of the role of religion in international politics.
- Examination of religion's influence on electoral politics.
- Investigating the place of religion in radical right populism.
Keywords
Religious Divide; Fundamentalism; Political Theology; Secularization; State - Church relations
Educational Material Types
- Notes
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 10 | 0.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 40 | 1.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 40 | 1.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 110 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
• Eisenstadt S. N., Fundamentalism, Sectarianism and Revolution: The Jacobin Dimension of Modernity (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000).
• Heynes Jeffrey (ed.), Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics, (Abingdon: Routledge, 2009).
• Arzheimer Kai and Carter Elizabeth, ‘Christian Religiosity and Voting for West European Radical Right Parties,’ West European Politics 32/5 (2009): 985-1011.
• Yilmaz Esmer and Thorleif Pettersson, ‘The Effects of Religion and Religiosity on Voting Behavior,’ in Russel Dalton and Hans- Dieter Klingemann (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Political Behavior (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007): 481-503.
• Nadia Marzouki, Duncan McDonnell, and Olivier Roy (eds), Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion (London: Hurst, 2016).
• Pippa Norris and Ronald Inglehart, Sacred and Secular: Religion and Politics Worldwide (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004).
Additional bibliography for study
• Eisenstadt S. N., Fundamentalism, Sectarianism and Revolution: The Jacobin Dimension of Modernity (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000).
• Heynes Jeffrey (ed.), Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics, (Abingdon: Routledge, 2009).
• Arzheimer Kai and Carter Elizabeth, ‘Christian Religiosity and Voting for West European Radical Right Parties,’ West European Politics 32/5 (2009): 985-1011.
• Yilmaz Esmer and Thorleif Pettersson, ‘The Effects of Religion and Religiosity on Voting Behavior,’ in Russel Dalton and Hans- Dieter Klingemann (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Political Behavior (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007): 481-503.
• Nadia Marzouki, Duncan McDonnell, and Olivier Roy (eds), Saving the People: How Populists Hijack Religion (London: Hurst, 2016).
• Pippa Norris and Ronald Inglehart, Sacred and Secular: Religion and Politics Worldwide (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004).
Last Update
05-06-2024
