Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH God and Money
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Theology and Religion
Module Code	09 36090
Module Lead	Daniela C. Augustine
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	What motivates people to work? Should governments intervene in the market – and if yes, when and to what extent? What factors should influence our consumer patterns? How does religious commitment effect economic productivity? What are the roles of faith based organisations (FBOs) in the economy and economic development? This module offers a theological engagement of such questions, while reflecting on the complex realities of economics and globalization and examining various theologies of economics relevant to the contextual issues and concerns of economic life within the global village. The module surveys significant themes, texts and contributors within the disciplines of theology and economics, highlighting the intersections between them and exploring the ways in which Christian spirituality has influenced economic theory and practice. Cannot normally be taken with LM Theology and Economics.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Engage with existing debates and issues related to the intersections of economics and theology; Demonstrate a sound understanding of core concepts in relation to economic theories and their theological evaluations; Apply and analyse diverse arguments in relation to global economics and social justice through a theological perspective.
Assessment	36090-01 : Essay 1 - 2250 Word Essay : Coursework (50%) 36090-02 : Essay 2 - 2250 Word Essay : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2 x 2250 word Essay (50% each). Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component, if this results in failure of the module as a whole.
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