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| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Julius Malin (julius.malin@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Scarcity…choice…time…money…markets. What is the relationship of these basic economic concepts to religion? How can they help us to understand the behavior of religious institutions and individuals? During this seminar, we will discuss basic economy theory and its application to religion at the scale of individuals, congregations, and countries. We will evaluate the success of religious congregations according to market theory, and consider concepts such as homo economicus, religious capital and the Protestant Work Ethic. Critical perspectives on these models will also be debated in order to appraise their strengths and weaknesses. |
| Learning objectives | By the end of the course, students will be able to explain basic concepts in economics and analyze how these concepts have been applied to religious phenomena both at the macro and micro-scale. Furthermore, they will be able to critically appraise the advantages and challenges of applying economic theories to religion. |
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| Weblink | OLAT Link |
| Admission requirements | In the event of over-subscription, students of the Religion, Economics and Politics Master's program have priority. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19.09.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 26.09.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 03.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 10.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 17.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 24.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 31.10.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 07.11.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 14.11.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 21.11.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 28.11.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 05.12.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Fällt aus (Probevorträge ST/D) |
| Tuesday 12.12.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Tuesday 19.12.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Theologie, Kleiner Seminarraum 201 |
| Modules |
Modul: Religion, Ökonomie und Recht (Master's degree subject: Science of Religion) Modul: Theologie im Kontext des Weltchristentums (Master's Studies: Theology) Modul: Wirtschaft (Master's Studies: Religion - Economics - Politics) Module: Religion, Society, State (Master's Studies: Interreligious Studies) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | To successfully pass the course, the participants must achieve the following: • Read all basic texts • Individually present an in-depth text • Complete group work and prepare a group presentation towards the end of the seminar |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Theology, studiendekanat-theol@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Zentr. Religion, Wirtschaft und Politik |