Instructor(s)

Course Description

The development of a Christian perspective on reality; the differences between Christian thought and Secular Humanism, the New Age Cults and Post-Modern Philosophical perspectives; extrapolation of a biblically grounded world-and-life viewpoint.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Briefly explore Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Evangelical theologies 
2. Explore the development of Christian perspective on reality.
3. Examine the differences between Christian thought and secular humanism.
4. Critically assess the New Age Cults and Postmodern philosophical perspectives.
5. Discuss the challenges Christianity faces in contemporary secular worldview.

Course Content

Topics

1. Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologies
2. Evangelical theologies 
3. Christian thought and Secular Humanism
4. New Age Cults and Post Modernism
5. Christian worldview versus contemporary secular worldview
6. Christianity in the face of modern scientific developments and discoveries.

Mode of Delivery

Through lectures, demonstrated examples, class interaction, group discussion, reading and assignments.

Reading Materials

1.   Bediako, K. (1999). Theology and Identity. Oxford: Regnum.

2.   Elliot, S. (2014). Humanism: A Christian’s Greatest Enemy. Get Right Publications.

3.   Livemore J. (2014). Worldview Apologetics: Bringing down Secular Worldview Walls of Naturalism, Scientism, Skepticism, Nihilism, Existentialism, Postmodernism. The Christian Exchange.

4.   Myers Jeff and Noebel A. David. (2015). Understanding the Times: A Survey of Competing Worldviews. Manitou Springs, CO: Summit Ministries Publishers.

5.   Ryken Graham Philip and Dockery S. David (2013). Christian Worldview: A Student’s Guide. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Publishers.

6.   Veith Jr., G. E. (2020). Post Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture. Wheaton, IL: Crossway.

7.   Wheeler, T. (2020). Transformed Thinking: A Defense of the Christian View. Ambassador International.