Engaging Contemporary Culture

The forthcoming course 'Engaging with Contemporary Culture', starting on Weds 21st Jan, will be of interest to anyone wanting to explore the relationship between Christianity and the prevailing culture in which we find ourselves. It is open to all, and will be both challenging and inspiring for those who want to take their discipleship in mission seriously.

This module will explore the main features of contemporary culture, focussing particularly on the complex relationship that exists between faith and culture. It will look at varying attitudes towards, and understandings of, different faith communities; together with suggestions as to ways in which the Christian church might engage with modern culture.

Course Tutors: Roy Kearsley and Simon Woodman of South Wales Baptist College
Date: 21st Jan, 7.30-9.30pm for 10 weeks
Fee: £68.50 (Reduced £55.00)
Venue: City URC, Windsor Place, Cardiff
Contact: Simon Woodman sw@swbc.org.uk 029 2025 6066

This 10 week course will enable participants:

• To explore the main features of contemporary culture, and the complex relationship between faith and culture.
• To explore possible attitudes towards, and understandings of, other faith communities.
• To explore ways in which the Christian church can/is engaging with modern culture, and to identify potential problems with this engagement

Drawing on the experience of the participants, this course will examine the main features of contemporary culture. It will look at new ways of being church that respond to the cultural changes in our society, and will consider the basis for Church engagement with contemporary culture.
The significance of issues such as the nature of truth, the importance of story, and attitudes towards the environment/creation will be examined. Particular attention will also be given to the implications of living in a pluralist society.