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This is a reminder for the upcoming final exam for the Religious Radicalism course, scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, from noon to 2:30 PM. The exam will cover a variety of topics including radical views of marriage, housework, feminism, and the concept of religious radicalism. Emphasis will be placed on radical Islam, jihad, and Islamic terrorism. We will also examine different strains of Christian radicalism, including Christian Identity. Students should ensure they are prepared by reviewing the materials and key concepts discussed in class.
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CORE 400 Religious Radicalism Class 1
Administrative • Final Exam Reminder • Wednesday, December 13, noon-2:30 pm • Final Exam Format
Review • Radical Views of Marriage • Radical Views of Housework • Feminism and Radical Feminism
Today • The idea of religious radicalism • Radical Islam • Jihad • Islamic Terrorists
I. The Idea of Religious Radicalism • What would religious radicalism look like? • Beliefs? • Actions? • What is fundamentalism? • Are there any religions that can’t be radical?
II. Radical Islam • Is Islam inherently radical? Why or why not? • Islamic Fundamentalism
II. Radical Islam • Sharia law and other religions • Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam • Islamic Extremism
III. Jihad • What is Jihad? • What are Jihadists?
IV. Islamic Terrorists • What makes us consider someone a terrorist? • Radical Islam and Terrorism
Next Time • Radical Christianity • In particular we’ll focus on Christian Identity
Core 400 Religious Radicalism Class 2
Administrative • Return any assignments
Review • Radical Islam/Fundamentalist Islam • Jihad • Islamic Terrorists
Today • Different strains of Christian Radicalism • Christian Identity • What do radical Christianity and radical Islam have in common?
I. Different Strains of Christian Radicalism • The Christian Case Against Capitalism • The Christian Case Against Pluralism
II. Christian Identity • Origins and Original Beliefs • Organization
II. Christian Identity • Ideology • Posse comitatus
II. Christian Identity • Racism
III. What Do Christian Identity and Radical Islam Have in Common? • Beliefs? • Tactics? • Certainty?
Next Time • The Alt-Right • Read Bokhari and Yiannopoulos • Read Beiner