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A Theology of International Development (Paperback) Loot Price: R678
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A Theology of International Development (Paperback): Thia Cooper

A Theology of International Development (Paperback)

Thia Cooper

Series: Routledge Research in Religion and Development

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Religion and development have been intertwined since development's beginnings, yet faith-based aid and development agencies consistently fail to consider how their theology and practice intersect. This book offers a Christian theology of development, with practical solutions to bridge the gap and return to truly faith-based policies and practices. Development aims to raise the living standard of the world's poor, mainly through small-scale projects that increase economic growth. A theology of liberation provided a critique to development practice, but a specific theology of development is still lacking, and many faith-based aid agencies have failed to adapt their practice. In applying theological thinking to development, the author argues that aid agencies need to address the entrenchment of unequal power relations, and embrace a holistic notion of development, defined by the needs of those most marginalized, instead of by a focus on economic growth. Development organisations need to consider the distinction between charity and justice, and to empower people in the Global South, paying particular attention to the intersections of race, class, sexuality, religion, and the environment. Overall this book is a powerful call to upend development practice as it currently exists and to return faith-based organizations to following Christian practices. It will be an important read for religion and development researchers, practitioners, and students.

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Imprint: Taylor & Francis
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Routledge Research in Religion and Development
Release date: September 2021
First published: 2020
Authors: Thia Cooper
Dimensions: 216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 978-1-03-217495-2
Categories: Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies
Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Development economics
Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General
Books > Christianity
LSN: 1-03-217495-1
Barcode: 9781032174952

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