In a pluralistic and multicultural society, Christians no longer have the luxury of pretending that they are the “majority” religion. Doing ministry in today’s world requires knowledge and sensitivity to the other major world religions that are an integral part of American culture and of our interconnected global world. This course will introduce students to the fundamental precepts and practices of a variety of major religions that are important players in the world today, both in this country and abroad, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Islam, Judaism, Bahá’í, Native American traditions, Neo- Pagan traditions, and Mormonism. Visits to places of worship in other world religions and/or guest speakers from these traditions are an integral part of this course. We will consider the challenges that pluralism poses for people of all faith traditions in a diverse society. We will examine how the various world religions are being lived out in this country and throughout the world. The intent of this course is: (1) to stimulate theological reflection about our own Christian tradition in light of the wisdom and insights of other world religions, and ; (2) to provide a brief introduction to the beliefs and practices of the world religions as they are lived out in our modern American context, and (3) to consider issues of globalism and pluralism in the context of Christian ministry and the relationship of religion to political and economic issues at home and abroad, considering issues of tolerance of other religions as each religion expresses or understands it. MS CF 201 Women in American Religion Dr This course analyzes gender in the Unites States from the 17th century to the present and the function of organized religion in creating, reinforcing and perpetuating gender roles in American society. It also traces the participation of women in various religious communities. MS WG 202 Women in Ministry in the Worldwide Church Dr The World Council of Churches study, “On Being the Church: Women’s Voices and Visions,” provides the frame for our focus on the place of women in the church, their ministries, their exercise of authority—including in ordained ministry. Historical and theological perspectives will be brought to an ecumenical exploration of women in ministry. The study also provides experiential perspectives on pressing issues faced by women in the worldwide church, e.g., violence against women and children, poverty, sexuality and racism. Throughout, course material will be related to students’ own practices of ministry in the church and the world of the 21st century. 27 course Instructor . John R. Tyson . Melanie A. Duguid-May
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- MS
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- course
- Edition
- 2020-2021
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