Introduction to Social Justice (RLST 240)

Term: 2020-2021 Spring Term

Faculty

Catherine J Looker SSJShow MyInfo popup for Catherine J Looker SSJ

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (1/25/2021 - 5/7/2021) Location: W OLC NN

Description

Seminar type course that explores issues of social justice in light of principles of biblical ethics and Christian social teaching. Extensive discussion of topics such as the feminization of poverty; the impact of defense spending on social programs; and the relationship between First and Second World consumerism and the Third and Fourth World destitution. Required readings include pertinent Church statements and current newspaper and magazine articles.