RELS 204 - Faith Communities

Institution:

Clarke University

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Description:

Consideration of faith as both a personal and communal event and focuses on faith communities as carriers of spiritual wisdom and practices that can enrich life as well as inspire and sustain commitment to justice and peace. A central focus of the course is the story of Jesus as the story that firms, shapes and challenges Christian communities in their many and diverse expressions. Special attention is given to ministry as an aspect of every Christian life. In dialogue with the testimonies of contemporary Christians and the writings of theologians on faith and ministry, students will reflect on their own uniqueinner call to service and faithfulness in community. Service learning is a required component of this course. Prerequisite: RELS 100. This course is designated as a foundational religious studies general education course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clarke.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 588-6300

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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