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IS-2484: Religion and Politics

Description: Investigation of religion and politics as distinct categories in different times and places. Analysis of episodes from both past and present in which religion and politics have come together, or have been kept apart. Examination of the roles religion and politics play in the modern world and how they impact the lived experience of diverse populations both in the United States and throughout the world.

Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: PSCI-2484, RLCL-2484

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.25 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 36.70%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 5.27%

Bestami S Bilgic2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.002
Ananda Abeysekara202419.2%57.2%2.5%10.8%2.5%7.9%2.874

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2021Fall 2022Spring 2023Fall 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W