The Church in the World

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How does Christian Theology inform how Christians act in the world? This is the central question that we will seek to answer throughout this course. Examining the intersection between theoretical and practical theology, we will explore the Church's engagement in the world at large, both in global cultures and political movements. Each class will focus on the sources of Christian doctrine, Biblical and Traditional, with an emphasis on Catholic teaching since Vatican II and on the lived reality of these teachings in a variety of historical and geographical contexts. Using contemporary examples of global issues, we will explore the practicality and potential benefits and drawbacks of doing theology in the public sphere.