The class will discuss Robert Bellah's work on Civil Religion and his description of private spirituality as Sheilaism. We will begin work on our projects around the theme of Religion & Politics, and will be assisted by our class guest, Dr. Olin Sansbury, Visiting Professor of Government and former Chancellor of USC Upstate. Read or listen to Liberating the Founders from Speaking of Faith. The show is available in three audio formats as well as a transcript and an annotated guide with readings, images, and links. Oprah is making news with a worldwide webcast, A New Earth, which is being broadcast each Monday for ten weeks beginning March 3.
March 20, 2008 - Private Spirituality, Politics and Civil Religion
The class will discuss Robert Bellah's work on Civil Religion and his description of private spirituality as Sheilaism. We will begin work on our projects around the theme of Religion & Politics, and will be assisted by our class guest, Dr. Olin Sansbury, Visiting Professor of Government and former Chancellor of USC Upstate. Read or listen to Liberating the Founders from Speaking of Faith. The show is available in three audio formats as well as a transcript and an annotated guide with readings, images, and links. Oprah is making news with a worldwide webcast, A New Earth, which is being broadcast each Monday for ten weeks beginning March 3.
