Wisdom and Authority

Wisdom and Authority

Different sources of authority in Christianity, and their relative importance for different Christians: Bible, Church, Martin Luther, Religious experience, Protestant Christianity, Evangelical Christianity, Fundamentalist Christianity. Different Christian views on the...
Sources and Expressions of Religious Identity

Sources and Expressions of Religious Identity

BaptismHoly Communion (Mass)The mission of the Church Guest speakerDr Leon Van Ommen. University of Aberdeen. The SacramentsDr Leon Van Ommen. University of Aberdeen. Symbols and Practices in Christianity Approx 6 hours of guided learning.
Secularism

Secularism

Secularisation Secularisation – theory or ideology? Secularisation as ideology – liberal, political, critical. Militant Atheism Individualisation of religion to the personal sphere Christianity and public life Post secularism and religious resurgence. Fresh...
Pluralism

Pluralism

Religious pluralism and society: migration, multiculturalism & religious diversity. Interfaith dialogue John Hick’s Pluralistic hypothesis and contemporary Christian theology, (exclusivism, inclusivism, pluralism). Tolerance Diversity within Christianity &...
Gender, Society and Theology

Gender, Society and Theology

Gender and Society. Historical and social factors which have influenced Christian thinkingDebates about female ordinationGender and Theology. A comparison of Daly, Hampson and Ruether’s approachesDifferent views about celibacy, marriage, homosexuality and transgender...