Academic Catalog

IR586 RELIGION AND NATIONALISM IN WORLD POLITICS

Course Code: 3140586
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: International Relations
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ZANA AYÞE ÇITAK AYTÜRK
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to study the influence of religion and nationalism in world politics. Examining closely the historical origins of moders international relations, the course revolves around the role of religion and nationalism as important determinants of politics at the international level. The course will study theories of secularism and nationalism and will concentrate also on the relationship between nationalism and religion.