EV526
S. Young
EV526: EVANGELISM AMONG INTELLECTUALS. Scott Young.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course explores the crucial dimensions of the evangelism
mandate for the stimulating context of Intellectuals, as the new knowledge
elites, often considered the trend setters and shapers of our social
environment. Who are the Intellectuals? Why are they important? What are their
roles in society? What are the most congruent ways of communicating the Gospel
to this strategic group? These and related queries will be the chief concern of
this course. In the process of this investigation there will be ample exposure
to a theology of evangelism resourced by Scripture, ecclesiastical traditions,
and current approaches in reasoning.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- This course will encourage students to (1) design a thoughtful and
engaging theology of evangelism; (2) develop an appreciation and understanding
of the multidimensional tasks of Intellectuals in our culture; and (3) discover
the vital connections for church life with Intellectuals.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will involve lectures, reading, discussions, work
groups, and site visitations. The class will meet daily from 1:00-4:50 p.m.,
July 7-18, 1997.
REQUIRED READING:
- Brueggemann, W. Biblical Perspectives on Evangelism: Living in a
Three Storied Universe. Nashville: Abingdon, 1993.
- Lasch, C. The Revolt of the Elites. New York: W. W. Norton, 1995.
- Middleton, T. Richard and B. Walsh. Truth is Stranger Than It Used to
Be. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1995.
- Said, Edward. Representation of the Intellectual. New York:
Pantheon, 1994.
- Wallace, Mark. Fragments of the Spirit. New York: Continuum,
1996.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Produce an 8-10 page paper demonstrating your theology of evangelism in the
context of Intellectual life.
- Choose a 20th century Intellectual who is Christian and discern their
process of conversion. This should be a 3-5 page reflection on the primary
influences in a particular Intellectual's journey of faith.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Evangelism (MIN 3).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- No.