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World Christianity and Global Perspectives

An exploration of Christianity as a global phenomenon, examining the growth, diversity, and distinctive theological contributions of Christian communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Global South.

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10 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
Text-Based Learning
Self-Paced

About This Course

An exploration of Christianity as a global phenomenon, examining the growth, diversity, and distinctive theological contributions of Christian communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Global South.

What You Will Learn

Describe the demographic and theological shift of Christianity toward the Global South
Analyze the distinctive theological contributions of African, Asian, and Latin American Christianity
Evaluate the relationship between Christianity, colonialism, and postcolonial theology
Engage with contextual and inculturation theologies from non-Western perspectives
Assess the implications of global Christianity for ecumenism and interfaith dialogue

Prerequisites

CHR202

Course Content

10 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
The Shift to the Global South: Christianity's New Center of Gravity
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2
African Christianity: History, Theology, and Indigenous Expression
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3
Asian Christianity: China, India, Korea, and the Philippines
4
Latin American Christianity: Liberation Theology and Pentecostalism
5
Middle Eastern Christianity: Ancient Churches in Modern Contexts
6
Migration, Diaspora, and Reverse Mission
7
Inculturation and Contextual Theology
8
Postcolonial Theology and the Legacy of Missions
9
Women's Voices in Global Christianity
10
The Future of World Christianity
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