RLG353H1: The Politics of Charity

24L

RLG250H1

The course examines religious charitable giving, philanthropic foundations, and humanitarian aid and asks: Is charitable giving altruistic or is it always partly self-interested? Could aid perpetuate poverty? What kinds of "strings" come with receiving aid and is there such thing like a free gift?

Completion of 4.0 credits
Social Science
Thought, Belief and Behaviour (2)