Philanthropy & Christianity: France
Travel to France to explore the influence of Christianity on the practice of philanthropy in various communities.
Seminars and site visits to a wide array of places central to the development of the philanthropic tradition with a Christian influence. Philosophical tenets from Gospels and from the writings of St. Benedict, Gregory the Great and others from the Christian tradition provide clues to understanding the role of Christianity in the formation of societal expectations around philanthropic giving and receiving. Students will also be encouraged to examine and discern the ultimate purposes of philanthropy in our daily lives through a series of service-learning experiences.
This course will examine the influence of Christianity on the development of philanthropy from early Christianity through the twenty-first century. Philosophical tenets from Gospels and from the writings of St. Benedict, Gregory the Great, Aquinas, Luther, Ignatius, Catherine of Siena and others from the Christian tradition provide clues to understanding the role of Christianity in the formation of societal expectations around philanthropic giving and receiving. Students will also be encouraged to examine and discern the ultimate purposes of philanthropy in our daily lives. Travel through France to explore firsthand the influence of Christianity on the practice of philanthropy in various communities. The course will fulfill Engaging the World, Core 3 requirement and double count as an elective for Nonprofit minor, Political Science major or Catholic Studies major.
What students have to say:
I attended your Philanthropy and Christianity Study Abroad course at Seton Hall University and it changed my life. I loved your lectures. I still have the journal that recorded the many historical sites we explored, and my name tag issued at the conference. The site visits and learning activities helped me to gain an understanding of the purposes of philanthropy. Having the opportunity to attend the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) conference sparked my interest in policy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainable development, and labor relations.
Program-Specific Information
Term: Summer Session 1
Program Dates: June 17 to July 3, 2022
Program Itinerary: Click here to explore the program!
Course: POLS 3696: Philanthropy & Christianity (syllabus) This course is cross listed as CORE 3641.
Program Fee: TBA
Housing Accommodations: Hotels
Air Travel: Round-trip air travel is included as part of the program fee.
Recurring Cycle: Every Year
DSS Info: Students at Seton Hall University who have a physical, medical, learning or psychiatric disability, either temporary or permanent, may be eligible for reasonable accommodations during their study abroad program. In order to receive such accommodations, students must identify themselves at the Office of Disability Support Services (DSS), provide appropriate documentation and collaborate in the development of an accommodation plan. Students seeking accommodations on a study abroad program, are encouraged to begin the process with the DSS office at least 6 months in advance of the program start date. You may reach DSS at (973) 313-6003 or by visiting the DSS website.
Faculty Leader
Dr. Roseanne M. Mirabella is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs and Executive Director of the Center for Community Research and Engagement. She conducts research on philanthropy and nonprofit management education, international education for managers of NGOs, and critical perspectives on nonprofit organization management. Mirabella recently co-edited "Reframing Nonprofit Organizations: Democracy, Inclusion and Social Change," which provides students of nonprofit organizations with perspectives not typically included in the curriculum. She has run study abroad courses to Italy, France, South Africa, Ireland, Istanbul and Greece over the past twenty year.
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