URB 390 - Poverty in the Urban Context

Institution:

Warner Pacific College

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Description:

This course addresses the root causes of poverty in all its social and spiritual dimensions. The meaning of powerlessness will be examined along with theoretical and practical steps for the elimination of poverty, and the cultural and political factors that inhibit its eradication. The course will study poverty as a global urban and rural phenomenon. in is designed to grapple with theological issues related to poverty and development. The student will explore various theoretical debates on poverty, ethics of development, liberation theologies and evangelical reflection on social action to understand assumptions about poverty. The course will explore case studies for transforming poverty in less developed countries. Prerequisite: URB 140.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.warnerpacific.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 517-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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