Biblical Instruction for a Just Economy Today

Week 3 | M, Tu, W, Th, F | Hultquist 201A | Ages 16 and up

God's vision of abundant life is not restricted to the spiritual realm but also includes our material circumstances. All are worthy of God's plentiful resources. But how will this happen? This course examines the comprehensive, timeless and somewhat surprising guidance provided by Jesus and biblical writers for creating a just economy. Then we explore four broad but specific changes in U.S. public policy that could move the country substantially closer to universal thriving. We also note the biblical insight that such an economy relies on God's grace and the engagement of faithful people.

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Edith Rasell

PhD, economics, American University; authorized minister, United Church of Christ. Minister for Economic Justice, United Church of Christ, for 15 years. Economist, Economic Policy Institute, 12 years. Author of The Way of Abundance: Economic Justice in Scripture and Society (Fortress Press, 2022).