CORE 173 Res Writ: World Christianity

Why is Christianity growing so rapidly in most parts of the world while it appears to be declining in Europe and North America? This course will investigate assumptions about secularization and globalization. It will look especially at Catholicism, African Indigenous Churches, Pentecostalism, and the Anabaptist-Mennonite church. Students will participate in interpreting data gathered in primary research by the professor. A Research & Writing and Religious World course in the Goshen Core. Prerequisites: CORE 110 or equivalent.