CHURCH AND THE ECONOMY

Wishlist Share
Share Course
Page Link
Share On Social Media

About Course

This comprehensive course places God at the centre of creation and Christians are seen as stewards of God’s creation. The course delves into the fascinating intersection of Christianity and economics, meticulously examining the biblical principles and teachings that inform Christian economic thought and practice. By rigorous analysis of scriptural foundations, historical developments, and contemporary applications, students will gain a profound understanding of the complex relationships between faith, economics, and society. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, readings, and assignments, students will develop a nuanced understanding of the intersection of Christianity and economics. They will learn to think critically about the relationships between faith, economics, and society, and to apply Christian principles to real-world economic challenges.

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the biblical principles and Christian teachings on economic systems and development
  2. Analyze the intersection of Christian faith and economic development
  3. Evaluate the role of the church in promoting economic justice and sustainability
  4. Apply Christian principles to real-world economic issues and case studies.
Show More

What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of module, a student should be able to:
  • Articulate the biblical foundations of Christian economic thought
  • Analyze the historical development of Christian economic thought
  • Evaluate different economic systems from a Christian perspective
  • Apply Christian principles to economic development, justice, and responsibility
  • Critically think about the role of the church in promoting economic justice and sustainability
  • Develop practical skills in applying Christian principles to real-world economic issues and case studies.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Church and Economy

  • Book Reading: – North, G. (2012). Biblical Foundations for Economics. Foundation for Christian Reconstruction.
  • Book Reading: Sproul, R. C. (2008). Christianity and Economics: A Biblical Perspective. Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing.
  • Biblical Text: Matthew 25:14-30
  • Assignment: Write a reflection paper on the biblical principles of stewardship and their application to economic systems.

Module 2 – Stewardship: Christian Principles for Managing God’s Creation

Module 3 – Christian History and Theories of Development

Module 4 – Global Economic Systems: Christian Values and Perspectives

Module 5 – Intersection of Christian Faith and Economic Development

Module 6 – Christian Social Teaching and Economic Policy

Module 7 – Christian Teachings on Economic Justice and Human Rights

Module 8 – Christian Teachings on Global Citizenship and Economic Responsibility

Module 9 – Fair Trade and Economic Justice

Module 10 – Consumerism and Materialism

Module 11 – Christian Teachings on Technology and Economic Development

Module 12 – Christian Perspectives on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Module 13 – Sustainable Livelihood Approaches

Module 14 – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Module 15 – Case Studies in Church and Economy

Module 16 – Research and Final Project

Student Ratings & Reviews

No Review Yet
No Review Yet