Christianity 101

Course Description:

Christianity 101 is a interdisciplinary and not-for-credit course that explores and answers basic questions of the Christian faith from an academic point of view.  The general argument made throughout the course is that the Christian faith is logical, reasonable, and consistent academic reasoning.  Each session features one short lecture by an SFU professor,   followed by a question and answers with students in the class.  After each class there will be refreshments and time to informally mix and interact with all four faculty members.

The course is informal and friendly, and the goal is to create an atmosphere where students feel comfortable asking questions regarding any matter of faith or disbelief.  The course is open to anyone interested in matters of  faith and we welcome everyone from any (or no) faith background.

The objective of the course is to provide students with a clear understanding of the logical foundations of the Christian faith. These foundations often stand in stark contrast to the way Christianity is portrayed in the press and popular culture.


Text:   Timothy Keller, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism (2008) . Students may buy this book during the first class. Cost: $10.  
 
Notes are available via Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/278555195532866/


Schedule:

January 26  Does God Exist? (Doug Allen)

Slides  for talk here.


February 2: Is the Bible Reliable and Relevant? (Michael Monagan)

Slides for talk here.

February 9: Is Jesus God? (Alex Moens)

February 23:: Can Science and Faith Go Together? (Martin Ester)

Slides for talk here.

March 1:  Is God Good and can we explain evil and suffering? (Alex Moens)

March 8: Is Jesus the Only Way? (Michael Monagan and others).


Location  K9509

  This room is located in the main hall of the Shrum Science K building.    It is on the 3000 level in the main corridor connecting the
  south eastern corner of the AQ and Applied Science.


Time
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30  However, we have the room until 6:30, so students can feel free to stick around for discussion and refreshments.

Instructors.

There are four instructors for the course.
 Dr. Doug Allen (Economics), Dr. Martin Ester (Computer Science), Dr. Alexander Moens (Political Science), Dr. Michael Monagan (Mathematics).

Christianity 101 is sponsored by the SFU Christian Leadership, which is a community of SFU students and Professors who are exploring the Christian World view through the Nexus of faith and scholarship. For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/SFUCLI.