Modern Christianity
Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
REL-2306 prerequisites
Where REL-2306 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This course is a survey of modern Christianity as a global phenomenon from the 16th century to the present. This course examines the changing role of the church within the modern world from the Reformation to contemporary societies. It also examines the decline of Christianity in the West and its growth in the global South. Finally, this course introduces students to major thinkers within the modern church, including Martin Luther, Menno Simons, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dorothy Day, Desmond Tutu and Kwok Pui-Lan.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.