Course content

The course will provide an overview of Catholic and Protestant history, to include some attention to doctrine. Particular attention will be paid to the Catholic Church in Poland and the USA, and to the Protestant Church in Germany and Norway.

Learning outcome

The learning objective is to give the students an overview of the role of the Catholic and Protestant churches in world politics.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/group discussions. Supervision of term paper. Form of assessment: Term paper and oral examination. The oral exam covers the term paper as well as readings. The oral exam will be used to adjust the term paper’s grade by a maximum of one grade. The course is offered when teaching resources are available. The language of instruction is English.

Compulsory assignments

• Presentation, participation in 80% of the classes

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements.

Required previous knowledge

POL1000 or 60 credits in History, Sociology or the equivalent.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions