Kurs

Urban Theology

What does it mean to be a church in the city, especially those in the suburbs of megacities? Multi-cultural and multi-religious urban areas are a significant challenge for churches today. In large cities we find huge dilemmas caused by segregation, tensions between different cultures, and high mobility. This course is grounded in the concrete reality in which the churches live and carry out their mission. Identification and analysis of this reality using theological and sociological theories and methods enables it to be studied in a way which is both critical and constructive.

Efter kursen förväntas studenten:

• display skills in identifying and interpreting the presence and manifestations of Christian communities in urban settings from different perspectives, e.g., socio-political context, segregation, gender, religious pluralism and dialogue
• display greater insight and improved skills in using theological and sociological theories in the analysis of the life and mission of churches in an urban context
• demonstrate competence in undertaking research on churches’ relationship to urban population and culture
• reflect critically on community leadership in pastoral and social missions in an urban context