Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Religion and Social Welfare

SWLF 3266  Religion and Social Welfare

Prerequisites:

24 credits completed

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course examines the role of the major world religions and faith-based organizations in the delivery of social services in both developed and developing countries. Topics covered may include the role and effectiveness of religious groups in meeting social needs, the ways in which religious values shape social policy, the relationship between social welfare and faithbased political movements, the accommodation of religious diversity, public and private sector cooperation and conflict in the provision of public services,and debates on freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. This course may be credited towards Religion and Cultures.