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This project includes the development of an international Consortium for
the Economic Study of Religion (CESR ), bringing visiting scholars together at
George Mason University for interdisciplinary and collaborative workshops,
classes, research projects and conferences, instituting an economics-as-
religion concentration for doctoral students, and creating a global network of
scholars and institutes.

The Metanexus Institute advances scientific research, education and
outreach on the constructive engagement of science and religion.

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(Logo: http://www.metanexus. Paul Crouch Sr. It's nice that
others recognize his efforts, but simply know that we are taking the
Great Commission of Jesus literally and 'Going into all the world.

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In addition to the three funded projects that are just beginning, the
Metanexus Institute has issued a new call for proposals for $150,000 research
grants for interdisciplinary studies on the economic and social consequences
of religion and spirituality . A membership
organization, Metanexus hosts an online magazine and discussion forum with
over 140,000 monthly page views and 7000 regular subscribers in 57 different
countries.
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The aim of the Spiritual Capital Research
Program is to catalyze the development of this interdisciplinary research
field, which may become a vital new field in the social sciences.nero.
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In The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith raised key questions for the economic
analysis of religion and looked at the effects of competition among religions
and the dangers of government of religion .
Listing him as "ninth" on their list of 50, The Church Report
describes Paul Crouch as "an internationally recognized visionary in
the field of Christian television.
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Principal investigators heading the award-winning teams and their projects
are:

Laurence Iannaccone, Koch Professor of Economics at George Mason
University: Creating an "Ecology" for the Study of Religion, Economics , and
Spiritual Capital.
For further information on the Spiritual Capital Research Program ,
including submission guidelines for the new granting opportunities, or to
request a program brochure , visit http://www.metanexus. When you consider the millions of people
around the world who see and benefit from TBN programs on a daily
basis, it's not difficult to see how Paul Crouch would be high on the
list.
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or contact project manager Christopher Stawski at
SpiritualCapital@metanexus .

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Timur Kuran, Professor of Economics and Law and King Faisel Professor of
Islamic Thought and Culture at the University of Southern California: The Role
of Religion in the Economic Performance of Civilizations . Letters of intent are due no later than April
15, 2005. In addition to Crouch,
others on the list include President George W."
Paul Crouch Sr. The dream became a reality as TBN is now the world 's
largest Christian television network.org."
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Metanexus sponsors dialogue groups, lectures,
workshops, research, courses, grants, and publications . Across America and around the
world, TBN is carried by TV stations and cable systems to millions of
homes.

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The term "spiritual capital" refers to the economic and social
consequences of religion and spirituality. Results will
be disseminated through scholarly and lay publications, conferences, speaking
engagements and websites. Full grant applications will then be invited for a total of $1."
The people on this list of most influential Christians in America
represent a 'Who's Who' of important Christian leaders from all walks
of life.K. All rights reserved.

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While religion and spirituality
are rich with various sources of personal meaning, they also have profound
public significance.

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LOS ANGELES ----Dr.
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newscom. Just 100 years ago Max Weber
published his provocative work The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of
Capitalism .
Since then, social scientists have vigorously debated the concept of
social capital, but spiritual capital - a sub-set of the field - remains
relatively understudied. http://www.' That's the
verdict of the most recent edition of The Church Report magazine.' We
thank everyone involved in his selection and want to emphasize that
all the hard work was designed to simply please the Lord , not man. "For over three
decades Paul Crouch has been used by God to touch the world with the
Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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PHILADELPHIA , Three distinguished scholars have
each received grants of $500,000 to lead teams of researchers in order to
create a new interdisciplinary field of "Spiritual Capital" research.,
Founder and President of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is
one of the '50 Most Influential Christians in America. started TBN with his wife Jan in 1973 with a dream
and a vision to build a Christian television network that spanned the
whole world. For 31 years, under the guidance of Paul Crouch , TBN has been
beaming wholesome family and faith-based programming to the USA and
the World! With over 12,000 TV stations and cable affiliates fed by 46
satellites TBN has a global presence that literally allows it to say,
"Hello world!"
"Paul Crouch's place on the list of the most influential
Christians in America is well deserved," states Susan Zahn, Media
Director for WDC Media and a publicist for TBN."
TBN features 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming
that appeals to people in a wide variety of denominations.

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Only in recent years have leading scholars,
including Nobel laureate economists Gary Becker and Robert Fogel and political
scientists John DiIulio and Robert Putnam, called renewed attention to the
effects of spiritual and religious practices, beliefs and institutions on
economics, politics and societies.

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The Spiritual Capital Research Program will fund high-
level research that could lead to new understandings of religion's role in
economic , social and political life.
Kuran's project will advance ongoing research on the role of Islam , and
especially Islamic law, in the economic performance of the Middle East from
its rise in the 7th century to the present. The list of 50 includes pastors, authors, politicians, radio
show hosts , publishers, and televangelists. Bush (#1), Actor and
Director Mel Gibson (#2), and Evangelist Billy Graham (#3). Nero Inc. in Yokohama, Japan are subsidiaries of
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D., Director for Research and Programs in the Human Sciences at Metanexus.

Each project is 30 months in duration, beginning March 2005.org

"Dad was thrilled with this honor," declares Paul Crouch Jr.
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Sargeant,
Ph. One section will analyze the impact of 150 years of
missionary activity; a second section will analyze the economic consequences
of Pentecostal conversions in Brazil; a third section will focus on the
influence of revivalist Islam and Christianity in rural Malawi.----Nero, leaders
in digital media technology, will demonstrate their award-winning
optical recording software's CD/DVD/blue laser burning capabilities at
the Blu-ray Disc (BD) Association member Seminar April 26 + 27 in San
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The
grants are awarded through a program of the Metanexus Institute on Religion
and Science, supported by generous funding from the John Templeton Foundation . Metanexus leads and
facilitates over 300 projects in 36 countries.

TBN Founder -- Paul Crouch - - Named One of the '50 Most Influential Christians in America'

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"It is no
longer unusual to consider that trust, behavioral norms and religion can
profoundly shape economic, political and social developments . It will also facilitate a broader
range of study by bringing together a network of scholars, to be
known as the Institute for Economic Research on Civilizations (IERC), to
promote comparative research and raise the level of discourse on the role of
various religions and forms of spiritual capital in the economic performance
of civilizations.net

The mission of the John Templeton Foundation is to pursue new insights at
the boundary between theology and science through a rigorous , open-minded and
empirically focused methodology, drawing together talented representatives
from a wide spectrum of fields of expertise. http://www.

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Robert Woodberry, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of
Texas at Austin: Project on Religion and Economic Change. Projects include the Local
Societies Initiative , the Templeton Research Lectures, and topical
interdisciplinary research projects such as the Spiritual Transformation
Scientific Research Program, Spiritual Capital Research Program, Foundational
Questions in Physics and Cosmology, as well as studies of religion and health,
religion and human flourishing , and other endeavors., son
of Paul Crouch, Sr. Faith-based
programs include: original movies, Gospel music concerts, informative
talk shows, contemporary music videos, positive programs for children ,
health and fitness shows, news and information, and uplifting worship
services from America's premier churches.

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Metanexus is
a leader in a growing network of individuals and groups exploring the dynamic
interface between cosmos, nature, and culture in communities and on campuses
throughout the world.templeton. and TBN's Vice President of Administration. "When
God calls you into a ministry such as broadcasting, many times you
never realize the impact it has on people's lives.

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Winners of the invitation-only competition for the three founding grants
in the Spiritual Capital Research Program were announced by Kimon H.
This project seeks to evaluate the influence of various religions on
health, education and the economy by measuring religious distinctions and the
resulting impact on national, community and individual levels in societies
around the world.net or 215-789-2200.nero .

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Three Grants of $500 000 Each Awarded for Research on 'Spiritual Capital' by Metanexus Institute

"Now seems an ideal time to understand and assess the public effects of
spiritual and religious action because there seems to be a growing openness in
the social sciences towards non-material factors ," says Sargeant.
The Metanexus Institute is interested in supporting high-level, impartial
scholarship on the contribution of religion - both for good and for ill - to
economic and social developments ." The magazine also declares that
under Crouch's leadership, "TBN has grown to become the largest group
owner of broadcast stations in the world.