RLST151 CM - Poverty, Religion, and Social Change

This course examines the social welfare reforms that emerged in the early modern period (circa. 1450-1650) that addressed the increasing problem of poverty, including education, health care, refugee relief, and community development. This course is an upper-level seminar focusing on the role of religion in the history of poor relief by examining the impact of religion on social welfare policies and practices, particularly in the early modern period. In addition, this course includes a community service component as part of the course in order to consider the current relevance of studying poor relief reform in Europe and in its contemporary application later in the United States.

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: RLST151 CM