PSCI 253Religion and Politics

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Political Science
Cross-listed: RCS 220

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Religion continues to influence politics around the world as seen in the return of religious nationalism, religious opposition to globalization, populism and religion, and grassroots political movements for social change. Considering both historical and contemporary cases, students critically analyze how religion shapes - and is shaped by - politics.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

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Leads to

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Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	4219	39 / 40	TTh 11:30–12:50

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