RELI 261 - Images of the Christian Life

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Hendrix College

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Description:

For many Christians the Christian life is a way of living rather than a philosophy or theology. It is guided by beliefs but not reducible to beliefs. This way of living - the life of discipleship -- can include trust in God, respect for the earth, courage in the face of suffering, delight in beauty, openness to surprise, a willingness to be touched by others, and a desire to live simply. It can express itself in terms of many different callings or vocations: to serve the poor, to write poetry, to do scientific research, to be a hermit. This course introduces students to Christians to modern Christians whose lives illustrate different but complementary ways of living the Christian life. We will look at how these live and what values inspire them. Examples include Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr., Thomas Merton, and CS Lewis. A common thread in many of these thinkers is that they seek to live a counter-consumer lifestyle. A special module of the course focuses on the Benedictine tradition of Christianity with its emphasis on listening and ongoing conversion as the heart of Christian living. The course includes a weekend retreat at the Benedictine monastery in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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