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HDS 2538

Religion and Democratic Theory: Seminar

Ronald F. Thiemann

Description

The course will examine the relationship between religious reflection and democratic theories of various types. Among the topics covered will be: liberal political theory and theological critique, religious practice and radical democratic theory, cultural/religious diversity and religious truth-claims, religion and public life, and feminist theory and democratic practice. Included in the course will be consideration of religion and democratic theory in cross-cultural perspective. Among the authors considered will be Seyla Benhabib, Dipesh Chakrabarty, Ernesto Laclau, Chantal Mouffe, Reinhold Niebuhr, Martha Nussbaum, John Rawls, Adoulkarim Saroush.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 15 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 2055

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
Tu., 1-3
Divinity Hall, Room 213

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Religion, Ethics, and Politics
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a