布莱恩Fikkert
经济学和社会发展教授
查尔默斯中心的主席
经济与社区发展
自1997年至今
旧约和新约一再强调神对穷人的怜悯。 In fact, caring for the poor is one of the central features of Christ's mission, a mission that He continues to accomplish through His people--people just like you (Luke 7:18-23; I John 3:16-18). 好吧，但你能做些什么呢？ Unfortunately, good intentions are not enough. As described in a book produced by our department--When Helping Hurts-- it is actually possible to hurt poor people in the very process of trying to help them. In this light, our program draws on biblical insights, the latest research, and the insights of decades of practical experience to prepare students to promote lasting transformation in low-income communities and individuals in the U.S. and around the world. Historically, students majoring in Community Development have found employment in a wide range of settings, including non-profits, churches, ministries, international relief and development organizations, government, and philanthropy. Recent changes to the program have added a social innovation component that further prepares students to address poverty in an even wider-range of settings, including business, art, environment, healthcare, finance, education, etc.
教育
- 耶鲁大学博士
- 耶鲁大学哲学硕士
- 多特学院文学学士
兴趣/专业
- 扶贫
- 社会创新
- 圣经对经济和贫穷的看法
选择的专业工作
- "Helping Without Hurting in Africa," co-authored with Jonny Kabiswa Kyazze and Anthony Sytsma, Oasis International Publishers, January 2021.
- "Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn’t the American Dream," co-authored with Kelly M. Kapic, Moody Publishers, March 2019.
- "No Longer Slaves to Economic Empowerment: Leaving Behind Individualistic Materialism for Integral Mission," Lausanne Global Analysis, November 2019, 8(6).
- "Homo Economicus vs. Homo Imago Dei" with Michael Rhodes in Journal of Markets and Morality, Vol. 20, No. 1, Spring 2017, pp. 101-140.
- "When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself, " co-authored with Steve Corbett, Moody Publications, 2009.
了解你的教授
问：如果你能参加一项奥运会比赛，你会选择什么项目，为什么？
答：体操，因为我身高6英尺10英寸，甚至不够灵活，摸不到脚趾。
问：最喜欢的电影？
A.《灰姑娘》
问：最喜欢当地的餐馆吗？
A. Alex Thai Bistro
最喜欢的食物？
A.凤梨咖喱鸡
问：有什么事情能让你的一天变得更好？
答：绿湾包装工队赢了
问：如果你可以教其他专业，你会教什么专业？
答:神学
Q. Personal Interests/Hobbies
A. Have I mentioned the Packers?