Foundations of Economics | A Christian View

That’s the title of a new book by Dr. Shawn Ritenour of Grove City College that I’ve been reading to prepare for a new curriculum series we’re working on. It has been a fascinating read. Dr. Ritenour follows the Austrian school of economics, but looks at it through the lens of a thorough-going Christian perspective. Although I suspect it will be used by Christian colleges as a textbook, I found it to be quite accessible to the average educated Christian who is wanting to understand more about economics. And how exactly does Christianity relate to economics? He explains that “in economics, the object of our study is man. Therefore, the Christian view of man not only instructs us regarding the possibility of perceiving truth and pursuing scientific discovery. The Bible also provides information that helps guide us to the foundation of economic science.” You can read more about economics on Shawn’s blog, or buy it from Amazon.