An exploration of the relationship between Christianity and secular culture. Course examines the ways the Christian church views itself in relationship to culture, the methods it uses to engage with culture, and the products it creates as alternatives to secular culture.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Additional readings and a research paper along with more extensive examinations to reflect the additional responsibilities.
Athena Title
Theology and Culture
Semester Course Offered
Offered every odd-numbered year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Student should be able to describe the five classical views on the relationship between Christianity and culture and identify the major sects or denominations of Christianity associated with each.
Student should be able to identify and critically examine the ways Christianity adapts and modifies secular culture in the creation of its own cultural products.
Student should be able to outline and analyze the various ways Christian groups have responded to one or two contemporary cultural issues.
Student should be able to explain how secular culture has influenced and shaped at least one Christian doctrine.
