Subtopic 4: The Notion of Politics (December 2017)

Leading Questions: What does “politics” mean and what are its aims? What are the characteristics of a well-functioning political system? Is our current political system functioning well? If not, why not and what can be done to address the current dysfunction? What distinguishes a Christian political engagement and how can such engagement contribute to a well-functioning political system?

Conversation Partners: 

• Harry Boyte, Senior Scholar, Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, Augsburg College 
• Jim Skillen, former President, Center for Public Justice