Power, politics and religion
In collaboration with OsloMet
Forthcoming semesters:
What is power? What forms of power are deemed legitimate or natural? How can various social groups and individuals resist state and religious institutions? Understanding concepts like power, politics, and religion is crucial now more than ever.
Autumn 2026, we are launching a new course that allows you to explore these questions while experiencing the vibrant culture of Argentina and South America.
Practical details
- Application deadline:
- Rolling admission
- Forthcoming semesters:
- 8 February and 10 September
- Duration:
- 10 weeks in Argentina
- Time and date:
- Choose: Autumn or spring
- Programme fee:
- 7500 EUR
- ECTS:
- 30 ECTS
- Included:
- Study programme, accommodation
About the programme
The course is based on an interdisciplinary approach and examines perspectives from fields such as history, political science, economics, geography, and social anthropology. You will learn, among other things, about the emergence of religious and political institutions, economic inequality, issues of identity, conflicts over natural resources, and indigenous perspectives.
Through intensive weeks, students explore key questions related to power, politics, and religion in South America, with a particular focus on three countries: Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.
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