Introduction to Christianity (240-0-20)

Instructors

Lily Clara Stewart

Meeting Info

Block Pick-Laudati Auditorium: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

How many ways are there to be a Christian? What counts as Christianity, what doesn't, and who ultimately gets to decide? Where and when does Christian practice take place and what does it look like? How has Christianity been shaped by cultures around the world, and how has it shaped those cultures in return?

This class explores Christianity from a perspective of religious diversity. Using case studies from documentaries, podcasts, scriptures, scholarly articles, short stories, music videos, and films, students will encounter a variety of Christian lifeways, practices, beliefs, and identities. They will consider how important concepts in Christianity—like faith, sacrifice, and sanctity—have been variously defined and experienced across Christian communities. We will ask what factors account for the broad range of Christian doctrines and denominations, and analyze the anxieties, conflicts, and points of creativity have arisen out of this diversity.

Teaching Method

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Ethics & Values Distro Area

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