Subtitled "Applying Biblical Principles to Work, Wealth and the World", this complete course discusses foundational economic theory from a Biblical perspective. The author, R.C. Sproul, Jr., strongly asserts that economics is not separate from other world systems or separate from the Christian perspective, but they are interwoven and affect each other. Lessons follow a thematic progression: key economic principles introduced (Chapters 1-5); relationship between economics and theology (Chapters 6-7) and finally, real-life application (Chapters 8-12). Individual chapters cover stewardship in God’s image; law, liberty & government; production, property and tools; money, markets and trade; capital, calculation & profit; God and politics; economic philosophies & systems; basic principles & education; inflation & depressions; costs of redistribution; the real effects of sin and kingdom economics. Each of these units includes an approximately 20 min digital lecture with Scriptural support, lecture outlines, short answer and discussion questions, and additional reading suggestions which help students pursue topical interests. This lifetime digital streaming includes a PDF Student Book and all materials needed for a complete introductory (1/2 credit) course. Unfortunately, no answers are provided. The course lectures and reading make up the main course content. After listening to the lectures, students read the student book and process the information via discussion and short answer questions provided via PDF. Note: answers are not included. For a full-year, upper-level course that delves deeper into more traditional economics concepts, add the suggested text, Basic Economics, 4 ed. After purchasing this digital course, you’ll receive an email with a link taking you to compassclassroom.com where you’ll create a new user account (or log into your existing account). The course will be added to your courses dashboard on mycompassclassroom.com. ~ Ruth
Streaming access duration is 12 months from the date of activation.