This course is an entry point for believers to explore into Biblical basis and a call into politics and public life. The course’s goal is to inspire and encourage Christians to understand the functions of government and the importance of participating in politics and public life. This is because excellent decisions are arrived at through participation, and when Christians withdraw from politics, decisions will be made in the absence of “salts of the earth ” (Mathew………..) The course teaches Christians to prioritize God’s kingdom above tribes, regions, and political differences. Christians in Politics is a course that attempts to draw the attention of Christians from various denominations and political parties to discuss how to achieve mutual understanding that represents God’s will on earth. The course aims to prepare students to think critically about what roles they should play in society as political Christians, whether employed, participants, or people interested in politics.

The course covers various topics in religion and government. It explores the political tension between what Augustine of Hippo in the 5th century referred to as the “City of God” and the “City of Man”. It examines the relationship between Christian theology and politics, tradition, and the philosophical claims of reason. Brief viewpoints to consider include those of Augustine, Aquinas, Dante, Luther, and Calvin among others