Exploring Generosity
To expose students to the history and philosophy of generosity in order to better understand why and how we should be generous.
Duration:
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Objectives:
Students will:
- Learn about the psychology, history, philosophy, and theology of generosity
- Learn that generosity can be essential to a life well lived
- Explore the abundance versus scarcity model
- Explore different types of giving and how personality may influence giving preferences
Materials:
"Exploring Generosity" Presentation Outline by Chris Gabriel, 2014.
"Exploring Generosity" Presentation and Handout by Chris Gabriel, 2014.
Instructions:
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A guest speaker provides an overview of generosity followed by discussion.
Assessment:
Students share the ways they have given in the past and how this may relate to their personality type.