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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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INDS 650 001 (CRN: 16338)
HISTORY OF US PHILANTHROPY
Long Title: HISTORY OF UNITED STATES PHILANTHROPY
Department: School of Continuing Studies
Meeting: 6:00PM - 9:00PM T (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Department Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 5
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 11:42PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course uses in-depth case studies, historical analysis and an interdisciplinary lens to examine the emergence and evolution of organized philanthropy in the United States. From religious charity and mutual aid to major foundations and modern giving, students explore philanthropy’s influence on society, power, and policy while considering its future.