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Religion in Politics
GOV 94CR

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Description

Through a mix of theory, cross‐country and cross‐religion comparisons, this course examines variation in the policies of states toward   religion(s)  and how these policies affect religious groups and individuals.  The class then explores how religious groups and traditions in turn act to impact local and national political processes and outcomes such as elections, civil conflict, democratization and development.

Class Notes

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Please note: the first day of class is Wednesday, September 9th. 

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Government
Course Component Seminar
Subject Government
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 10, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Social Sciences
Course Level Primarily for Undergraduate Students