Syllabi

Faculty dedicated to teaching students about worker and economic justice issues have contributed these syllabi. The material on this website comes from various academic disciplines and faith traditions. Thanks to Rev. Joan Martin, Ph.D., Episcopal Divinity School, and Jacquelyn O'Sullivan, Research Assistant, for helping compile and organize these syllabi.

IWJ has a strong interest in promoting this work in seminaries. Please share any materials you develop with Joy Heine.

Bibliography

This bibliography section is composed of books, journals, special resources and movies. It was compiled by Rev. Joan Martin, Ph.D., Episcopal Divinity School, and Jacquelyn O'Sullivan, Research Assistant, from the syllabi listed on this website. IWJ has used many of these resources and have found them to be effective.

If you would like to post relevant syllabi or resources on the website please download the permission form and email to Joy Heine or fax 773-728-8409.

Resources

In the Trenches: Teaching Worker Justice in Religious Institutions. This resource, written by Dr. Robert Horwitz, looks at how theological schools might better equip future clergy to support workers. Be sure to look at pages 10-12 that offers concrete and simple recommendations for theological schools to consider.

Research Topics

Short-Term Topics: Wal-Mart, Right to Work, Lockouts

Long-Term Topics: Right to Work, Religious Agencies and Low-Wage Employers, Religious Health Care Institutions and the Right to Organize, Immigrant Congregations and Work, Right to Organize

For more information. . .
If you would like more information or want to get involved in this project, please contact Joy Heine, Project Director, Religious Perspectives on Work, Interfaith Worker Justice, 1020 West Bryn Mawr, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60660, or (773) 728-8400 ext. 33.