Christianity and the Making of Modernity (376-0-20)

Instructors

Christine Helmer
847/491-2616
Kresge Hall #3341
Office Hours: Wed 2-4 pm on zoom

Meeting Info

Willard Hall B72: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

Our concern in this course is examine the concept of modernity so that we can better understand our modern world. Our discussion focuses on how Christianity is bound together with particular conceptions of modernity, for example secularization and antisemitism. We also examine how Jewish philosophers and Christian theologians offer critical accounts of modernity, even as we explore movements coalescing around criticisms of modernity that possibly undermine modernity itself.

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Ethics & Values Distro Area