RELI 393 - Inter-Religious Dialogue

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Hendrix College

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Description:

What does Christian evangelism look like in an age of pluralism? The first half of this course looks at the history of Christian mission and the different "theologies of mission" that are being developed in the modern world. Attention is paid to Christians who believe that Christianity should replace all other religions and to Christians who believe that, in the best of worlds, there will be many different religions, none dominant over the others. The second half introduces contemporary "theologies of dialogue." In these theologies evangelism is conceived as promoting friendship between religions and the Christian life is understood as a path in which Christians can share with others but also be transformed by wisdom from other paths. Special attention is given to Western Christians whose lives and thought have transformed by encounters with Buddhism

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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