Economics and Religion: A Bridge Too Far?

Describes an interdisciplinary course on economics and religion offered at a medium-sized state university. Explains that the class was mostly a disaster and analyzes reasons for its failure. Concludes that significant blame lies with general attitudes entrenched in economics, including a disregard...

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Published in:College teaching 2000-10, Vol.48 (4), p.147-150
Main Authors: Wilson, Loretta S., Kwilecki, Susan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Basic Skills
Buddhism
Case Studies
Course Content
Course Descriptions
Creative Teaching
Cross Cultural Studies
Departments
Economic activity
Economic investment
Economic modeling
Economic theory
Economics Education
Failure
Grading
Graduation Requirements
Higher Education
Instructional Innovation
Interdisciplinary Approach
Interdisciplinary aspects
Islam
Negative Attitudes
Neoclassical economics
Reading Materials
Religion
Religion Studies
Religious education
Religious studies
Resistance (Psychology)
Socioeconomics
Specialization
Student Attitudes
Students
Studies
Team Teaching
Teresa (Mother)
Theory
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Summary:Describes an interdisciplinary course on economics and religion offered at a medium-sized state university. Explains that the class was mostly a disaster and analyzes reasons for its failure. Concludes that significant blame lies with general attitudes entrenched in economics, including a disregard for reality as opposed to methods and theories, and a contempt for disciplines perceived as "soft." (EV)
ISSN:8756-7555
1930-8299
DOI:10.1080/87567550009595833