Religion & Interdisciplinary Studies
Course topics will rotate to incorporate the study of religion in a variety of other disciplines. Focus will be on the influence or application of religious teachings and traditions in the fields of healthcare, politics, education, etc.
Outcomes: Describe the ethical implications of the religious beliefs and traditions of at least one religion for the primary field of study.
Course topics will rotate to incorporate the study of religion in a variety of other disciplines. Focus will be on the influence or application of religious teachings and traditions in the fields of healthcare, politics, education, etc.
Outcomes: Describe the ethical implications of the religious beliefs and traditions of at least one religion for the primary field of study.
Tier 2 Theological Knowledge
Capitalism is the most successful modern belief system, with its myriad accompanying ritualistic consumerist practices, that we rarely stop to analyze from a religious point of view. Yet, just how does capitalism function as a religion in its own right and what are the theological implications of such a claim? Why do people place their hopes and dreams in financial accumulation and expansion? Readings will range from Max Weber on the `Protestant work ethic¿ and Adam Smith¿s `invisible hand¿ guiding market forces to contemporary historical critiques of capitalism as religion (W. Benjamin, E. McCarraher) and theological responses (K. Tanner, A. Kotsko).
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