Course
Course 7.5 credits • SASH49
How does religion influence politics – and how does politics influence religion? In this course, you will explore how religious beliefs shape social engagement, activism, and views on democracy, the environment, and justice.
In the course you will learn how religious groups and individuals have influenced political issues – both historically and in the present day. You will study religious movements that have become politically active in recent decades. You will also explore how issues like democracy, the environment, and equality can be driven by religious conviction.
You will work with historical and sociological models to interpret religiously motivated activism. In addition, you will gain tools to understand why religion sometimes leads to social engagement.
Study period:
autumn semester 2024
Study period:
2024-10-14 – 2024-12-09
Language of instruction:
English
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
evening
Application code:
LU-E1012
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Application code:
LU-38633
Eligibility:
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Introductory meeting: Monday, 21 October at 15.15 – 17.00 in LUX:C121 hörsal
Teachers:
Esther-Maria Guggenmos,
Ulrich Schmiedel
First Admission Round
Internationell ansökan
Autumn semester 2026
Late application
Possibly opens March 31
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2026
Application opens 16 March
15April 2026