14: Religion & Development in Rural Ecuador with Jill DeTemple

The Accord Research Alliance Podcast

Jill DeTemple is an associate professor of religious studies at Southern Methodist University. In 2012, Jill wrote "Cement, Earthworms, and Cheese Factories: Religion and Community Development in Rural Ecuador." She also serves on the steering committee for the Religion and International Development Group at the American Academy of Religion. This conversation covers ideas like "thinking religiously about development", how the concept of a "whole person" should inform our commitment to measuring what matters, and the allergy toward religion within development studies. Jill's book recommendation: In the Realm of the Diamond King by Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing. https://www.amazon.com/Realm-Diamond-Queen-Out-Way/dp/0691000514 Email us at [e-mail] with your ideas for future podcasts.