God and Capital

Catalog description

Taught by PSR. This course will explore the relation between theology and economics in contemporary Christian theological discussions. The class begins with a study of Marx's Capital and then moves to an investigation of different forms of approaching the relation between theology and the economy. Through the readings, lectures and class debate, students will be invited to address economic issues theologically and employ the Christian imaginary critically in light of the economic problems facing our societies. As a three credit hour class, students will be expected to devote nine hours of work outside of class in reading and writing assignments. [20 max enrollment]