Critical Theory and Religion (468-0-20)

Instructors

Christine Helmer
847/491-2616
Kresge Hall #3341
Office Hours: Wed 2-4 pm on zoom

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 109: Wed 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

This course explores the central place the concept of "religion" has occupied in the development of critical theory and, in turn, the role critical theory has played in reframing "religion" in modernity and in the contemporary geopolitical moment. We take up questions of politics and capitalism in relation to religion, and we consider the contributions of "religion" to possibilities of social transformation. Readings by: Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard, Schmitt, Strauss, Fraser, Jaeggi, Gibson-Graham, Helmer, and Mariña.