URBS 238 - Bible, Stewardship and the City

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Urban Studies

Description:

A study of the relationship between resource stewardship and city life in both the Old and New Testaments. Key biblical texts and concepts serve as the foundation for considering how people can live appropriately on earth today and properly use human, material, natural, and social resources, even within an urbanized context. Attention is given to biblical texts relating a Christian response to such topics as personal consumption, land use issues, and environmental degradation. Cross-listed with BIBL 289. Meets General Education Knowledge of the Bible requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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