Questions of Political Theology

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How does theology inform culture and politics in our age of high technology? Are there religious underpinnings in the contemporary world to categories of creativity, charisma and community? This course explores theoretical approaches to the ongoing resonance of theology through readings by Max Weber, Carl Schmitt, Leo Strauss, Oswald Spengler, René Girard and others and through regular visits by Peter Thiel. To be considered for enrollment in this course, please complete and submit this short application by October 19, 2022, 11:59pm PST. Students accepted to participate in this course will be notified on October 26, 2022 by 6:00pm. Auditors are not permitted. Please use this url to fill out the application: https://forms.gle/PM2mTYot6eGnNPpL8