POLS 250 - Christianity and Social Justice

Credit Hours: 3
This course deals with two topics: the notion of ‘justice’ in both social and political matters, and the contribution which the Christian tradition has historically made and continues to make in regards to the pursuit of justice in those same social and political matters. The focus will be on familiarizing students with the perspectives and tools (ranging from the economic to the philosophical) necessary for them to better formulate a definition of justice, consider whatever value Christian ideas may provide to assessing any number of social and political problems (including but not limited to poverty, education, the environment, and more), and thereby craft just responses to them. As such, the outcomes of this course are both theoretical and practical.
Meets General Education Goal 6: Personal and Social Responsibility.