THE 462 - The Drama of Modern Christianity, 1600- 2000: Crossroads of Faith and Enlightenment- hrs

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University of Portland

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The third great epoch of Christianity in the West was born out of the exhaustion of Europe's religious wars and the rise of scientific perspectives. The Enlightenment and the rise of democracy challenged Christian faith in ways that still affect its views of God, Christ, creation, and the world. Views of biblical revelation and the role of the Church have especially been in ferment. Christianity has become a world movement inhabiting a vast diversity of cultures, while America particularly has offered a diverse marketplace of traditional churches, evangelical groups, and experimental communities. Historical vignettes, depth reading of selected important texts, and profiles of important or representative figures will track the further diverse growth of Christianity up to the present. The course will note institutional features, theological-intellectual aspects, moral outlook and expressions, and spiritual practices.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.up.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 943-7911

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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