Christianity in a Global World (MI 01)

Term: 2014-15 Term 1

Faculty

Johannes G. J. Swart
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Schedule

Tue, 1:45 PM - 4:15 PM (9/8/2014 - 11/21/2014) Location: MAIN ADM 215

Description

This course explores the shaping of Christianity in the cultural flows of globalization. Students will be introduced to key aspects of globalization and the currents driving it, but especially led into a discovery of the transformative impact of these aspects and currents on Christianity in today?s world. Drawing on historical developments of how the worldwide geography of Christianity had shifted fundamentally, this course will specifically focus on the effect of these developments on Christianity in Western societies and its enormous implications for politics, culture, theology, and mission.