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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2023
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RELI 328 001 (CRN: 15556)
RELIGION & GLOBAL POVERTY
Long Title: RELIGION AND GLOBAL POVERTY
Department: Religion
Instructor: Bongmba, Elias K.
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (21-AUG-2023 - 1-DEC-2023)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
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):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 6
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 40
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2025 4:14AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
6-DEC-2023
9:00AM - 12:00PM W
Description: Advanced study of religion and poverty in global context. Course materials will address religious, ethical anthropological theories of development, analyze specific themes economic and social development, examine the role of Faith Based Organizations and do specific case studies. Students will be graded on short reflections papers and a final term paper. Distribution 1 credit effective Fall 2022. Cross-list: RELI 528. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 328 if student has credit for RELI 528.