Gospel & Culture

A study of how culture shapes the understanding of the biblical story and how the Gospel, in turn, challenges and shapes culture. Attention is given to the development of a congregational witness that is contextually appropriate, yet transformational.

1. be able to articulate some of the complex ways the word of God interacts with human cultures.
2. be acquainted with some of the major historical highlights of the Gospel -Culture encounter.
3. develop criteria or principles for approaching controversial subjects in the Gospel -Culture dialog today.
4. grow in personal discipleship and commitment to a radical countercultural Christian lifestyle.