STML 564 - Religion in the Public Square

The course explores the relationship of leadership and peace-building to the public commons. Relying on classic insights from the development of humanism during the Renaissance, including exploration of the influence of capitalism as espoused by Adam Smith and John Locke, the course considers the presence and absence of the notion of the “commons” in contemporary cultures. The course will focus on the North American experience considering the increase in multiple perspectives as part of the continual waves of immigration as they impact religious discourse.

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: School of Theology & Ministry