GOVT-345 Religion and Terrorism
This course examines the relationship (or lack of a relationship) between religion and terrorism.
In the class, we will review definitions of terrorism and investigate the ideologies, goals, and
tactics of organizations that have been labeled terrorist organizations from the IRA in Ireland and
Aum Shinrikyo in Japan to the transnational al-Qaeda and Daesh groups. The class will also
cover women and terror and counterterror measures pursued by non-Western states.
Writing-Intensive (18)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
One 200-level course in Comparative Politics or International Relations
Offered
Spring