Theology of Wealth and Poverty
A business course at Arizona Christian University.
Course Description
What does the Bible teach concerning wealth and poverty? How are we directed by the Bible to handle wealth and poverty? What are our biblical responsibilities toward the poor? How did Jesus model such teaching to his followers? How did the early church deal with this important topic of wealth and poverty? What is the biblical view on capitalism, socialism, or other similar financial systems? These fundamental questions have been dealt with by Christians for the last two millenniums. The purpose of this course is to explore and survey the biblical teachings on this vital topic and its relevance to our current age of affluence.
Taught By
Offered 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Learning Outcomes
Engage the Course Material
Build a working understanding of theology of wealth and poverty as the course's central subject.
Apply Discipline Methods
Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.
Connect Course Content
Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.
Demonstrate Course Competencies
Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview treats business as real work done among real people — meaning craft, integrity, and service belong in the same conversation as strategy and outcomes.
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