POL ATLAS2026–27All coursesDevelopment Studies
JPR374H1Winter 2027300-level

Religion and Power in the Postcolony

Development Studies · Political Theory · Diversity & Identity

Session
WinterWinter 2027
Weight
0.50.5 credit (half course)
Standing
WithdrawnNot offered in 2026–27
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The course

This course examines the role of a variety of religious forms and spiritual practices in the politics of postcolonial societies, tracing their genealogies from the colonial period to the present. Cases taken principally from Africa and Asia.
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Prerequisites

1.0 credit in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses at the 200+ level, or 1.5 credits in RLG courses

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Given by the Departments of Political Science and Religion

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JPRJoint — ReligionPolitical Science & Religion
374300-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
SWinter sessionSecond term, Jan–Apr 2027