Module #1 Introduction to the Course Overview of the intersection of religion, politics, and globalization, and the significance of studying these relationships.
Module #2 Defining Religion and Politics Examining the concepts of religion and politics, and how they intersect and influence each other.
Module #3 Globalization:A Brief Overview Defining globalization, its key features, and its impact on societies and economies.
Module #4 Religion and Politics in Historical Context Exploring the historical relationships between religion and politics, from ancient empires to modern nation-states.
Module #5 The Rise of Religious Nationalism Analyzing the resurgence of religious nationalism and its implications for politics and globalization.
Module #6 Political Islam and the Middle East Examining the role of political Islam in the Middle East, including the rise of Islamist movements and their impact on regional politics.
Module #7 Hindu Nationalism in India Analyzing the growth of Hindu nationalism in India and its implications for politics, society, and globalization.
Module #8 Christianity and Politics in the United States Exploring the complex relationships between Christianity and politics in the United States, including the role of the Christian Right.
Module #9 Secularism and Laïcité Examining the principles and practices of secularism and laïcité, and their implications for religion and politics.
Module #10 Religion and Human Rights Analyzing the relationships between religion, human rights, and globalization, including debates around religious freedom and tolerance.
Module #11 Global Religious Trends and Demographics Examining the changing global religious landscape, including demographic shifts and the growth of non-religion.
Module #12 Religion and Economic Globalization Exploring the relationships between religion, economics, and globalization, including the role of religious values in economic development.
Module #13 Migration, Identity, and Religious Conflict Analyzing the intersections of migration, identity, and religious conflict, including the impact on globalization and global politics.
Module #14 The Politics of Religious Symbolism Examining the ways in which religious symbols and imagery are used in political contexts, including the role of flags, icons, and rituals.
Module #15 Religion and International Relations Analyzing the role of religion in international relations, including the impact of religious beliefs and practices on global politics and diplomacy.
Module #16 Religion, Politics, and Gender Examining the intersections of religion, politics, and gender, including the impact of religious beliefs and practices on gender roles and equality.
Module #17 The Media and Religious Politics Analyzing the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of religion and politics, including the impact of social media and fake news.
Module #18 Case Study:The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Examining the complex relationships between religion, politics, and globalization in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Module #19 Case Study:The War on Terror and Islamophobia Analyzing the impact of the War on Terror on global politics and the rise of Islamophobia.
Module #20 Case Study:The Rise of Buddhist Nationalism in Myanmar Examining the growth of Buddhist nationalism in Myanmar and its implications for politics, society, and globalization.
Module #21 Globalization and Religious Pluralism Examining the relationships between globalization, religious pluralism, and the challenges of managing diversity in modern societies.
Module #22 Religion, Politics, and the Environment Analyzing the intersections of religion, politics, and environmentalism, including the role of religious values in sustainable development.
Module #23 Religion, Politics, and Social Justice Examining the relationships between religion, politics, and social justice, including the role of religious activism in promoting human rights and dignity.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Religion, Politics, and Globalization career
