SWK 710 - Historical and Contemporary Social Action

Units: 4
When Offered: Spring
This course equips students to understand and analyze current and historical trends in the development of innovative responses to social problems. Students examine various social movements in the U.S. and abroad that address issues of poverty, race, oppression, and marginalization. Additionally, students will explore the role of the Christian church in its leaders in the promotion of social movements and reforms, such as Mother Theresa, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Father Greg Boyle.
Grade Type: Letter Grade