Beginner Level- Objectives:
- Develop a clearer idea of how diverse worldviews can be as a result of the various faiths people follow
- Address the cultural view of religious pluralism and see why it is not a valid option
- Gain a better understanding the exclusive claims of the Bible
- Learn how every major doctrine of Christianity differs from that of other world religions
- See how Jesus is the Only way of Salvation and is the central part of the Christian faith
- Gain a better understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how to confidently share it with others
- Learn about various religious faiths in order to recognize the differences between them and Christianity
- Develop an understanding of how to connect or engage with people of different faiths
- What this course is not:
- An in-depth study of the history and beliefs of other world religions
- A complete study on evangelism (sharing your faith)
Course Lessons (8)
Introduction – World Religions and Religious Pluralism
A beginner course on engaging people of various faiths
This opening session discusses what a religion is and what the major world religions are as well as the growing acceptance of religious pluralism.
Religious...
Differences that Matter
Getting the Gospel Right, so we can see the differences in other religions
While similarities between different religions might seem significant, it is the differences that really matter.
This session addresses 7 major doctrines that all religions differ...
Engaging Different Religions
While each major religion has specific beliefs, issues, or views that need to be addressed differently, there is much that can be learned before...
Engaging Eastern Religions
Eastern religions represent some of the oldest religions in the world. This session will discuss significant historical information, the major beliefs, and how to...
Engaging Islam
Islam is the second largest religion in the world with over 1.2 billion followers. This session covers a brief historical background including the founding...
Engaging Jewish People
While Judaism is not a major religion according to the numbers of followers, it is often referred to as a major religion because of...
Engaging Atheism
While many might not think that Atheism is a religion because it teaches that there is no god, it does still fall under the...
Engaging African Religions
African religions make up many individual religious groups on the African continent. Like Hinduism that is a collection of various but similar forms of...