LDEV 610B - Advocacy, Public Policy and Human Rights

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Leadership Development

Description:

This course is designed to prepare Christian leaders for social justice advocacy in the context of the global struggle for human rights. Drawing upon Martha Nussbaum and Amartya Sen's capabilities approach to human rights, the course presents a Freirean model for social justice advocacy that recognizes the local, national and international context of advocacy work and explores creative partnerships with other organizations and community groups on particular advocacy issues. The course emphasizes the importance of developing a biblical basis for social justice advocacy and the development professionals to cultivate strong advocacy skills. This is the second of two parts.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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