This course will cover how theological concepts are understood and applied in the modern world. It will explores how theology adapts and interacts with social issues, political ideologies, intellectual challenges, ethical and moral dilemmas, cultural changes, and other issues relevant to contemporary life. It will examine the relationship between faith and reason, the role of religion in public life, and the impact of science on theological thinking. It will include studying the works of key modern influential theological thinkers and exploring with theologies from different cultural contexts, including liberation theology, feminist theology, postmodern theology, and postcolonial theology.
This course is an introduction to the biblical, theological, philosophical, and historical foundations of Christian apologetics. An emphasis is on Christian worldview in response to the challenges of secular, religious, and philosophical challenges. It will include approaches and contemporary issues related to Christian apologetics.