Culture & The New Evangelization

We hear much about the need for a new evangelization but effective plans to achieve that end are neither common nor easy to design. This course introduces students to the elements of culture and the processes by which a culture is created and preserved.  After reading assigned texts, students will use class time to discuss implications for evangelization in particular situations.  Emphasis is on helping student apply their background knowledge to practical planning and execution. Evaluation is based on class participation, one major paper and a final examination, written or oral according to student preference.