1st Edition

A Theology of International Development

By Thia Cooper Copyright 2020
136 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

136 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

136 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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... Read more

Introduction 

Part 1: Theology 

1. Empowerment 

2. Justice 

3. Being with the Marginalized  

Part 2: Practice  

4. Empowerment in Practice 

 5. Justice in Practice: Economics

 6. Justice at the Intersections  

Conclusion

Biography

Thia Cooper is Professor of Religion and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College, USA.