POLI 201
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Western Political Heritage 1
Course Description
Western civilization from Greek antiquity to Renaissance, primarily from perspective of political philosophy and scriptures; exploring fundamental questions in human experience; examining formative events in history; understanding value of important texts.
When Taught
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3
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3
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3
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0
Note
Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at "https://is.byu.edu/catalog/POLI-201-M003"
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Promoting the Dual Heritage of Scholarship and Faith
Learning Outcome
Apply the insights of classical political philosophy to embrace the spiritual and intellectual aims of BYU education and defend them against the influence of relativism and reductionist scientism.
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Learning Lifelong Values and Habits
Learning Outcome
Cultivate intellectual and moral virtues that allow us to rise above extreme and unreasonable political passions.
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Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Articulate both the rivalry and the partnership between Christian faith and reason, the permanent truths and enduring questions of a civilization built Jerusalem and Athens.
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Defending the Sources of Virtue and True Happiness
Learning Outcome
Be able to defend the sources of virtue and true happiness available in nature and reason as well as faith and revelation.
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Discerning the Mutual Influence of the City and the Soul
Learning Outcome
Discern the mutual influence of "the city and the soul," political norms on the one hand and moral and religious convictions on the other.
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Articulate theological foundations
Learning Outcome
Articulate theological foundations of moral agency antedating and supporting the Restoration, as well as the ongoing tension between shared religious truth and individual freedom.
