This course is an advanced course designed to give students an in-depth understanding of natural resources in the African continent. Detailed cases students of selected countries will be done by students to establish the root causes of the present paradox experienced by the African continent, whereby the continent has some of the largest deposits of natural resources yet has some of the poorest countries. Cases studies will place special emphasis on an understanding of the natural resources in the African continent and the environmental socio-economic, and political impact of the exploration and exploitation of these resources.
For the student to fully understand environment and case studies of natural resources in Africa he/she must understand how the Biblical worldview has shaped the exploration, exploitation and distribution of natural resources.
A proper understanding of environments of Africa and case studies of natural resources requires a good knowledge of Biblical stewardship and the complexity of environment, socio-economic and political ramifications of exploring, exploiting and distributing these resources.
The course will explore how Christian interpretation of the Bible in light of the exploration, exploitation and distribution of natural resources has influenced the present-day practices.
This course will prepare students to engage all cultures in the African countries with the gospel while addressing the paradox of the abject poverty and an abundance of natural resources in the continent.
This study will ground the student in the context of Biblical stewardship, greed, selfishness and will prepare him/her to better address present concerns about the equitable distribution of natural resources for the benefit of the entire community.
The exploration, exploitation and distribution of natural resources in the African continent has been influenced by different cultures within the African continent.
Students will be challenged to develop an in-depth understanding of the exploration, exploitation and distribution of natural resources in the African continent and the environmental, social-economic and political ramifications on a country by country basis.
Students will be encouraged to examine their own faith considering Biblical stewardship of natural resources in the African continent.
