Religion and Democracy

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Taught by GTU. Anxious about the midterm elections? Passionate about our democracy and want to improve it? In this seminar, we will not only vent frustrations but value democratic dialogue while engaging even the most divisive issues. We will learn how bringing our convictions to the public square, whether liberal or conservative, religious or irreligious, can strengthen the social fabric and promote the common good. Through lively discussion, news stories, lectures, and multimedia, this course will trace the theological sources of, and resources for healing, our partisan politics today. Religion is a powerful feature of American civil society, so this will be an excellent complement for students interested in public policy, law, public administration, and ministry. Open to all MDiv/MA/MTS students. Auditors welcome. This course is taught by PhD student Leonard McMahon with a Newhall Award, under the supervision of Jay Johnson.