Poverty, Development & Transformation II: Introduction to Global & Local Issues, Power & Players

This course is Part 2 of an introduction and overview to the issues and practices of community development, as practised locally and internationally. It continues to develop students' knowledge, attitudes and skills as required for effective local and global engagement. Contemporary issues and subjects are explored across the international development spectrum, as viewed through the patterns and lenses of several Christian perspectives. Students engage in an overview of possible approaches to theology and development, and review the sectoral, technical and thematic challenges faced by development facilitators in a range of settings. Evaluation includes papers, reflection, research participation and term project. Prerequisite: WYP1615HF (Poverty, Developmen, Transformation Part 1).