252–57 30 17.0 Idolatrous Ideologies Define ideology and and relate it to the concept 17.1 Liberalism of idolatry. Define liberalism as it is used in political science and distinguish this definition from popular usage. Outline the development of differing conceptions of liberalism. Evaluate the values, goals, and outcomes of classical liberalism, progressive liberalism, and libertarianism. 102–3 257–60 17.2 Democracy Distinguish between democracy as a political system and democracy as an ideology. Trace the history of opposition to and acceptance of democracy. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of democracy. 104 260–62 17.3 Socialism Identify the origins of socialism and explain its concerns and values. Evaluate the goals and the effectiveness of socialism. 105–6 262–66 17.4 Conservatism Explain how conservatism differs from other ideologies. Define the strands of American conservatism. Evaluate the strengths/weaknesses of each strand of American conservatism. 107 267 Review Chapter 18: 18.1 Explain how the realities of Christ’s present and future should shape Christian involvement in politics. The Goal of Government 18.2 Evaluate the church and state positions described in this chapter. 18.3 Describe the methods and characteristics of proper Christian political involvement.
252–57 30 17.0 Idolatrous Ideologies and 17.1 Liberalism Define ideology and relate it to the concept of idolatry. Define liberalism as it is used in political science and distinguish this definition from popular usage. Outline the development of differing conceptions of liberalism. Evaluate the values, goals, and outcomes of classical liberalism, progressive liberalism, and libertarianism. 102–3 257–60 17.2 Democracy Distinguish between democracy as a political system and democracy as an ideology. Trace the history of opposition to and acceptance of democracy. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of democracy. 104 260–62 17.3 Socialism Identify the origins of socialism and explain its concerns and values. Evaluate the goals and the effectiveness of socialism. 105–6 262–66 17.4 Conservatism Explain how conservatism differs from other ideologies. Define the strands of American conservatism. Evaluate the strengths/weaknesses of each strand of American conservatism. 107 267 Review Chapter 18: The Goal of Government 18.1 Explain how the realities of Christ’s present and future should shape Christian involvement in politics. 18.2 Evaluate the church and state positions described in this chapter. 18.3 Describe the methods and characteristics of proper Christian political involvement.
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