TRS 734D Theology and Totalitarian Politics
The course is provoked by the rise of populist and nationalist movements worldwide, a rise that at least once previously in history led to politics subordinating entire peoples to themselves. We will look at a variety of theological writings, some provoked by the rise of European totalitarianisms, and some appearing independently of those historic developments. The purpose of the course is to continue the student's reflections on the proper shape of government, its limitations, and its relationship to persons and other social organizations and institutions.