Theologian, Economist & Author; Former Bank Executive at World Bank Group; Author of "Economic Parables"

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David Cowan Biography

Dr. David Cowan is a scholar, theologian, pastor, and author whose work focuses on the intersection of religion, economics, and international relations. Before entering academia, Cowan worked as a journalist, editor, and bank executive in Europe and North America for more than 20 years, including roles at Financial Times, Euromoney, and the World Bank Group in Washington, DC. This combination of financial sector experience and theological training informs his analysis of the moral and spiritual dimensions of economic life. Cowan studied theology in Britain at the universities of Glasgow, Oxford, and St Andrews, earning a PhD jointly in the schools of Divinity and International Relations.

Cowan is known for the book "Economic Parables: The Monetary Teachings of Jesus Christ," which examines how the teachings of Jesus relate to contemporary economic issues. His publications also include "Frank H. Knight: Prophet of Freedom," part of the Great Thinkers in Economics series, which reconsiders Knight and the Chicago School of Economic thought in the context of global financial challenges. Cowan authored "The Coming Economic Implosion of Saudi Arabia: A Behavioral Perspective," analyzing the intersection of religious, political, and economic factors in Saudi Arabia.

He has contributed essays on Christianity and economics to the Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization and on religious minorities to the International Encyclopedia of Political Science. Cowan is a regular contributor to Catholic Herald, Times Literary Supplement, and other magazines including Burlington Magazine. He has also written for publications such as Journal of Theological Studies.

As a visiting scholar at the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life at Boston College, Cowan researched diplomacy and communication regarding religion in American foreign policy, with a focus on Christianity and Islam. His research interests include the relationship between the Religious Right and American foreign policy, as well as the broader role of religion in international relations and economic matters. Cowan's work bridges theology, finance, and geopolitics, contributing to discussions on how faith influences and is influenced by the global economy.

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