Description
Take a fascinating and relevant guided tour through the world of economics to become a better steward of the money God provides and a valuable, informed contributor to the economy on the personal, household, local, national, and international levels. You participate in economics every single day. Understanding what it’s all about is worth your time. We will then further our economics study by seeking a Biblical approach to personal finance.
Course Credit: ½ credit for Economics and ½ credit for Personal Finances
Course Introduction Video
Syllabus
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View SyllabusRequired Class Materials
- Hazlitt, Henry. Economics in One Lesson. New York, NY: Crown Currency, 1988. (ISBN: 978-0517548233)
- Witt, Johnathan and Richards, Jay W., The Hobbit Party: The Vision of Freedom that Tolkien Got, and the West Forgo. San Francisco, CA: Ignatius Press, 2014. (ISBN: 978-1586178239)
- Maybury, Richard J. Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need for Sucess in Your Career, Business, and Investments. 7th ed. Eagle, ID: Bluestocking Press, 2015. (ISBN: 978-0942617641)
- Other texts – TBD
- Computer with microphone
Course Topics
This course is designed to go beyond textbooks and numbers. Together, we’ll explore how foundational economic principles influence the world we live in—and how the decisions we make are shaped by values, ethics, and responsibility. We’ll bring these concepts to life through engaging
discussions, real-world applications, and some creative storytelling, including insights from The Hobbit and other timeless works. The goal is to equip you not only with a solid understanding of economic principles but also with critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate the ethical implications of those principles.
Throughout the course, we’ll ask big questions like:
• What is money, and why does it matter?
• How do scarcity and choice shape the world around us?
• How can stories like The Hobbit teach us about freedom, stewardship, and decision-making?
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