Browsing by Author "Goodwin, Jamie"

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    The Double Character of Cuban Protestantism and Philanthropy
    (MDPI, 2018) Goodwin, Jamie; Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
    In Cuba and the United States, Protestant institutions exist that are both reflective and nonreflective about their culture’s influence on belief and practice. The case of Cuba sheds light on how Christian churches and voluntary associations operate in an authoritarian regime. Despite the tension and enmity that have typified Cuba’s geopolitical relationship with the United States since the colonial days, cross-cultural Christian philanthropic partnerships exist. The “doble carácter” (double character) of Cuban Protestant churches has grown out of both collaboration with, and resistance to U.S.-style evangelicalism (Arce Valentín 2016). Adaptations of liberation theology, adopted among Cuban Christians, provide an influential counterweight to the mighty Western theological and philanthropic tradition (González 2012). The nature of this engagement influences Cuban civil society, the survival of the Cuban regime, and provides an extreme case for cross-cultural philanthropy worldwide. This socio-historical account utilizes the data collected from personal interviews with Cuban Protestant leaders, primary sources found in the library at the San Cristobal Presbyterian Seminary and Cuban theological journals, and a qualitative analysis of literature on Cuba, Protestants, missions, philanthropy, nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and civil society. View Full-Text
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    Growing Through Philanthropy
    (Lexham Press, 2022) Herzog, Patricia Snell; Goodwin, Jamie
    This chapter highlights the historical and contemporary connections between philanthropy and religious practice. Religious engagement is positively correlated with higher levels of charitable giving and volunteerism. Declining religious affiliation among emerging adults is linked to decreased philanthropic activity. The authors propose teaching philanthropy as a means to aid emerging adults in meaning-making and social engagement. Two undergraduate courses are described: “Giving and Volunteering in America” and “Philanthropy and the Social Sciences.” These courses employ critical pedagogical frameworks and emphasize experiential learning. Tips for teaching include recognizing the diversity of experiences among emerging adults; adapting philanthropic approaches to align with young people’s preferences for hands-on involvement and cause-oriented giving; using philanthropy as a potential bridge for reengagement with religion; and acknowledging the link between religious belief and giving behavior. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the potential of philanthropic engagement to help emerging adults find meaning and purpose, while also highlighting the continued importance of religion in shaping generous behaviors and social responsibility.