Intersections of Faith and Development in Local and Global Contexts

<ul> <li>Focuses on anthropological analyses of and engagements with Christian faith-based organizations (FBOs).</li> <li>Examines the varied and shifting meanings of religiosity, volunteerism, “doing good,” development, charity, and justice</li> <li>Calls for a greater understanding of the macro-level promises and pitfalls of increasing reliance on FBOs to design and deliver social services and development</li> <li>Redresses the imbalance of anthropological studies that have focused on the role of secular NGOs</li> </ul>