Worldviews in Conflict
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For Grade Level 9-12
As long as Christian liberal arts programs fail to engage the challenges to Christianity in the battle of ideas, they play a part in the continuing decline of the faith in the Western world. It is extremely dangerous to accept the “great” thinkers and writers uncritically, whether it be Karl Marx, Ralph Waldo Emerson, or Nathaniel Hawthorne. The great thinkers and the liberal arts programs have influenced millions of young people to abandon the Christian faith over the centuries.
Every Christian student should be familiar with the ideas and the writings that have formed the modern world and that subsequently undermined the Christian foundations in the West. However, young people must also be well-versed and well-equipped to engage in the battle of worldviews before they graduate from high school or college. That is why this curriculum is so desperately needed.
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| SKU | M191-5 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Master Books |
| Weight (in lbs) | 4.10 |
| Title | Worldviews in Conflict |
| Subtitle | A Study in Western Philosophy, Literature, & Culture |
| ISBN 13 | 9780996171915 |
| Contributors | Kevin Swanson |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Page Count | 648 |
| Dimensions (in inches) | 8 1/2 x 11 |
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As long as Christian liberal arts programs fail to engage the challenges to Christianity in the battle of ideas, they play a part in the continuing decline of the faith in the Western world. It is extremely dangerous to accept the “great” thinkers and writers uncritically, whether it be Karl Marx, Ralph Waldo Emerson, or Nathaniel Hawthorne. The great thinkers and the liberal arts programs have influenced millions of young people to abandon the Christian faith over the centuries.
Every Christian student should be familiar with the ideas and the writings that have formed the modern world and that subsequently undermined the Christian foundations in the West. Young people must also be well-versed and well-equipped to engage in the battle of worldviews before they graduate from high school or college. That is why this curriculum is so desperately needed. It includes:
- Selected readings and summaries of 15+ philosophers and authors, with in-depth analysis of influential literary works
- Reviews of popular music and movies
- Prayers to equip students in the war of ideas.
This course presents a basic survey and a critical analysis of the philosophers, the literary masters, and the cultural influencers of the last 300 years for the Christian student. In contrast with other literature courses, this text is filled with relevant biblical references and truths that will equip the student to address the false worldviews contained in the “great” humanist works of this era.
Customer Reviews
What is more important than understanding world views? I don’t know that there are many more important things. Our world view is the lens through which we view the world, it is how we determine our actions, attitudes and thoughts. Our world view is essential to our processing the world around us. Our world view shape our perceptions and beliefs.
It is for this reason that I was excited to see this course. In this course the student will study the world views of some of the greatest thinkers and most influential writers, Scientists and theologians. This is about the doctrine that shapes our lives – because we all have doctrines by which we shape all other opinions. And these doctrines are not limited to our religious upbringing. But even so, it is a sad statement of today’s society that the majority of Christians have not studied the founding father’s of their faith. They have not dared to delve into old and ancient writings and thoughts. They have not questioned, understood and adapted the views for themselves.
Challenge your student to explore why they believe what they believe and how those beliefs shape their lives and thoughts.
I would highly recommend this course for all high school students.