THEOLOGY, CONSPIRACY, AND CHRISTIANNATIONALISM-THE CASE OF QANON (ST 2478)

Term: 2021-2022 Spring Semester

Faculty

Amy E. MargaShow MyInfo popup for Amy E. Marga

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Schedule

Tue, 12:30 PM - 4:20 PM (3/8/2022 - 4/22/2022) Location: MAIN GH 104
Tue, 12:30 PM - 4:20 PM (5/3/2022 - 5/27/2022) Location: MAIN GH 104

Description

This course explores the relationship between Christianity and American conspiracy theories, both historically, and in particular, the current popular conspiracy theory of QAnon, and its religious worldview. To that end, it will examine the rise of American Evangelicalism and how its theological commitments function in U.S. politics. Using Lutheran teachings on sin, grace, eschatology, and Christology, the course helps students discern how Christian theology interacts with particular political and social views in America.