Anti-Corruption Course (Winter 2026)

Those enrolled in the course will explore the causes of corruption, how and where it manifests itself, its history and effects, its tentacles within the Christian community, and what can be done about it.  Case studies will pepper the course.  The course goal is to prepare students to obey Christ by successfully exposing, resisting, and ameliorating corruption, while also encouraging a culture of integrity. For some students, this course will provide the raw material for teaching and discipling others to bridle corruption in their institutions and lives. Students teams will design anti-corruption projects informed by Christian thought. Those who successfully complete the course will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Wilberforce International Institute.

4 Course Objectives

After taking this course, students will:

1. Comprehend biblical teaching about corruption, as well as the psychology, history, economics, and politics of corruption, as well as the ways it manifests in Christian institutions.
2. Cultivate a God-shaped passion to bridle corruption so that those in their home societies can begin to flourish accordingly.
3. Develop a desire to become people of integrity with courage to bridle corruption.
4. Create and implement workable strategies for bridling the culture of corruption in their home societies.

Online Platform

Zoom

Enrollment Fee

$99

Text

Osburn, R. (2022, revised edition), Taming the Beast: Can We Bridle the Culture of Corruption? (St Paul, MN: Wilberforce Press)

Course Schedule

Mondays, 7-8 pm Central time (14 class periods, January 12 - April 13, 2026)

For Further Information

Write the instructor, Dr. Bob Osburn, at bob@wilberforceii.org