APPL 552
Leadership for the Church in a Secular Age
What does it mean to be a Christian—and the church—in our secular age? More specifically, what does it look like to provide leadership for a church that responds with Christian integrity and missional effectiveness to our current social, cultural and political contexts? Examine a diverse range of historical sources providing unique insight into the meaning of secularization and the needs of church leaders in “such a time as this.” Delve into the insights of Augustine and the early church, the Judean exiles, the church in secularized Europe, and historic minority churches. Adopt an inter-disciplinary approach, taking into account philosophical, sociological, and historical perspectives. Leave with a better sense of the specific competencies and spiritual dispositions required to lead the church in a secular age.
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Credit Hours:
2 - 3
Audit Hours:
2
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Additional Info
This course is being offered onsite in Winter 2025. The class will meet on three weekends over the course of the term: January 24–25, February 28–March 1, and April 4–5. Class sessions will take place 6–9 pm on the Fridays, and 9 am–12 pm and 1–4 pm on the Saturdays.
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