CS 654 - Morality at The End of Modernity

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Asbury Theological Seminary

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Thobaben The course examines how "modern" culture has been interpreted for society by analyzing fictional portrayals of society, especially utopias and dystopias. The moral implications of various conceptualizations of freedom, free-will, personal identity, etc. are considered in light of changing technologies and forms of social organization. Among the Christian and non-Christian authors whose works are read are: C.S. Lewis, Dostoyevsky, Golding, Huxley, Kafka, MacDonald, and Orwell. Students develop methods for understanding narratives as moral presentations and examine how stories reinforce or challenge social views. Students consider how stories impact the understanding of Christianity in the broader society and how Christians can tell the Gospel story in light of significant social changes. One of the evaluation options includes writing a piece of fiction and, then, analyzing that work using tools developed in the class. Prerequisite: CS601

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.asburyseminary.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 858-3581

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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