Christianity and Crisis in North America

This course explores the role of religion in times of social crisis and unrest, with an emphasis on the role of Christian leaders in recognizing and confronting the social issues of their time. Using the study of secularism and modernity to frame our conversations, class sessions will explore how Christian movements have responded to political and social crisis such as: residential schools and TRC, women’s leadership, pacifism and just war, and sexuality. Special emphasis will be given throughout to the role of liberal Protestantism and to examining the choices that liberal churches and organizations faced at critical points. Additional outcomes are provided for students in the UCC Candidacy process.