Two of our leading theological scholars today, Diana Butler Bass and Brian McLaren, are progressive advocates of a new kind of Christianity centered in justice and compassion that explores faith, culture, and social transformation.
Diana Butler Bass
Bass’s insightful writings, podcasts, and videos have garnered widespread recognition for their thought-provoking analysis and inspiring perspectives on the changing landscape of religious life. For an interesting way to become aquatinted with her, you might check out her delightful and thought provoking online substack web page titled The Cottage: https://dianabutlerbass.com/the-cottage/
Brian McLaren
A former college English teacher and pastor, McLaren is a passionate advocate for a new kind of Christianity — just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a well-known, talented speaker, writer, and activist who will make you think and ask questions you might not have considered before! Check out his web page here: https://brianmclaren.net/
We will explore these two writers and speakers in our class with videos, some short excerpts from their books, and many inspiring questions for discussion in the following weeks, beginning Sunday, August 20, Room 211, 10:00-10:50 a.m.
No books are required, but if you are inclined to explore more in depth, you might be interested in these:
Diana Butler Bass– Christianity after Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening
Brian McLaren– The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World’s Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way to be Christian (We will view the video series based upon this book); also, Faith after Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to do about It.
Please join us!
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