Course

POL422: Ancient and Medieval Political Thought

A political science course at Arizona Christian University.

3 Credits
Credits
Undergraduate
Level
Lecture + discussion
Format
Fall
Typical Terms

Course Description

Surveys the historical and philosophical developments in political thinking from the ancient world to through the Middle Ages, including readings in the development of Christian political thought. This course focuses on the development of important political concepts (justice, liberty virtue, political authority, and others) during this time period. Emphasis on primary source readings.

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of ancient and medieval political thought as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview takes political and civic life seriously as the arena where convictions meet practice. This course engages its material with that seriousness in view.

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