Course Outline

The PASSIA academic course on Political Theology was developed upon the request of the St. Olaf College, Minnesota, USA, to provide a comprehensive seminar for their students during the period of 9 March-6 April 2023.

PASSIA consulted with colleagues and experts – both locally and internationally – in order to plan and implement such a course, which started with an introduction to political theology, and included political theology in the Middle East, as well as Jerusalem and the three faiths and their respective relation to the Holy Land. The course also covered the religious vs. historical narratives, and gave an inside look into the political theology on the ground. PASSIA organized a four-week lecture and excursion program accordingly, put together a comprehensive reading package as well as a list of further research material, and served as point of contact and guidance throughout the course program.