Living in God’s World: Engaging with Contemporary Culture
This module will provide an opportunity to explore a number of questions which will help us to reflect on the nature of the church in its calling in the world. Areas considered will include cultural changes in society, the beliefs and values other faith communities, and the implications of pluralism for Christian discipleship in today’s world.
Session 1: Christ and Culture
Looking at traditional answers to the nature of the church and its calling in the world.
Session 2: A model for engaging with culture
Developing a cycle of reflection to aid engagement with culture.
Session 3: Turn that down!
Listening to contemporary music.
Session 4: Shop ‘til you drop!
The challenge of an all-consuming society
Session 5: The big screen
The impact of film and its commentary on life’s big questions.
Session 6: Multi-faith, multi-cultural Britain
Recognising the challenge of living in a multi-faith, multicultural pluralist society.
Session 7: What do other faiths believe?
Explore the beliefs of one major world faith.
Session 8: Living in God’s World
How do we learn to live authentic Christian lives in twenty-first century Britain?
