Week 2: The Rise of the New Christianity
· Study Assignments:
Reading:1. The Next Christendom: Chapters 4-6.
Video:
Dr. Philip Jenkins speaking – 2 (recommended)
Discussion Forum:
Discuss the questions below with your cohort.
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Dr. Philip Jenkins speaking -2
Week 2: Discussion Forum
Week 2 discussion questions:
1. Comment on “The Rise of the New Christianity”, with a “Declining Europe” and a “Southern Boom”? How does this affect you personally? In what ways will these phenomena influence your thinking, your ministry focus and/or your strategy for ministry?
2. Look at Populations Table 5.1 on page 107; What are your thoughts about these population projections? (regardless of your thoughts on the accuracy of this projection)
3. Regarding the Global North, what do you think about the future of Europe? (p. 117) What are your thoughts about the future of the United States of America (p. 125)? How do the author’s views influence or inspire your thinking regarding Europe and America?
4. Examining the author's quote at the beginning of chapter 6 (p.134), “ To Christianize can not be the same to Westernize”, and “Ecclesia semper reformanda (the church must always be reformed)”; What are the tensions that you wrestle with in regards to the history of Christianity and the West?
