<p>Tutorial, to be arranged; fieldwork, eight to 10 hours. Limited to juniors/seniors. Internship in corporate, governmental, or nonprofit setting coordinated through Center for Community Engagement. Provides theoretical, analytical, and experiential framework for understanding the many ways in which religion is manifest in the world of work. Religious traditions and values inspire individuals to choose professions, start organizations, and work in many different sectors. The impact of religion may be seen in personal choices, the way people behave as professionals, and the manner in which an institution and its systems are structured. Exploration of all of these issues and more. Individual contract with supervising faculty member required. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Religion, Study of

College of Letters and Science

RELIGN 195CE - Community Internships: Impact of Religion in the Work World

Community Internships: Impact of Religion in the Work World

Critically assess the implications, both positive and negative, of industries, organizations, and individuals working from a place where they are motivated by religion or religious principles.  

Define and apply the following core concepts: religious values, religious ethics, business ethics, mission, goals, strategic or business plan, and governance. 

Articulate, in conversation and in writing, the meaning and connections between core concepts.  

Apply academic knowledge and critical thinking skills to address situations and challenges as a result of current events. 

Develop and execute a research paper integrating analysis inspired by experiential learning (i.e. an internship) with knowledge gained from inquiry into lived religions in work settings.

General Catalog

Community Internships: Impact of Religion in the Work World

RELIGN 195CE

4 units