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Seminar on Politics and Religion (MSc )

SOT86884Specialisations3 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterDepartment Governance
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What it is about

You investigate the role of religion in contemporary politics and conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, in Russia/Ukraine, and in Europe. In the end you will be able to identify religious aspects in political disputes, assess their significance, and derive considerations for peace initiatives.

What you will be able to do

  • Recognize the influence of religion in current conflicts
  • Understand the role of religious actors in the Middle East and Ukraine
  • Assess instrumentalization of religion for political purposes
  • Derive approaches for promoting peace initiatives

What the module consists of

  • Seminarcentral event format: lecture by instructors, analysis and discussion of materials

Teaching method

  • VorlesungConveying specialist knowledge by the lecturer
  • Diskussion mit Gastexpert*innenContextualization and deepening through exchange with experts
  • TextanalyseJoint development and critical engagement with compulsory readings
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