Project Overviews

(September 2000-August 2004)

The project's aim and objectives

The aim of the project was to develop a robust theological and practical response to contemporary global capitalism as the dominant global ideology.

More specifically, it had three overall objectives:

1. Develop a Christian critique of the contemporary global market economy
2. Identify areas for particular Christian/Church concern and involvement
3. Work in partnership with business leaders to develop practical models that enable businesses, families, individuals and communities to flourish relationally as well as economically.

At the end of the project these aims and objectives appeared to have been the right ones. They've been very fruitful, as indicated by some of the following selected highlights.

- An introduction to the capitalism project at LICC

The Capitalism project has now ended, read a review of it's achievements.

Capitalism is the dominant global ideology. Postmodernism spelt the death of ideology. Why then has capitalism survived?

Is it simply because the alternatives have failed?

- LICC's Capitalism Project

The Capitalism project has now ended, read a review of it's achievements.

Capitalism is the dominant global ideology. As an economic system, it has brought unprecedented wealth to some countries. At the same time, it has not yet succeeded in distributing this wealth, and the accompanying benefits of higher standards of healthcare, education and national infrastructure to the majority of the planet's population. How can we work to create a world in which all its people have the opportunity to flourish economically, relationally and spiritually?