1 Semester / ½ Credit
This course will explore Christianity and one’s own culture. Through an examination of the significant ideas present in the Western world, students will be equipped to critically analyze the Biblical narrative and its intersection with modern philosophy (e.g. relativism, hedonism, nihilism) and media (e.g., film, television, music, and visual arts). This course will connect prominent Biblical themes to everyday life such as the existence of God, the nature of humanity, social injustice, self-sacrifice, leadership, consumerism, and stewardship. Special emphasis will be given to skills such as ethical reasoning, critical reading, topical research, and public speaking. By the end of the semester, students will be challenged to present a Biblically informed and philosophically sound analysis of a Christian ethical perspective to a panel of faculty members and their classmates.