Stories. Symbols. Praxis. Questions.

These are the elements that make up a "worldview," or the lens through which we each perceive our reality. In this online, self-paced course, New Testament scholar N.T. Wright introduces the concept of worldview itself, guides students through the complex mix of ancient Roman and Judean worldviews, and encourages us to consider how our own worldviews might shape how we live out our faith.

In This Course You Will Be Invited To

•Identify the elements of worldviews in general, and of specific worldviews.

•explore how differences in perspective can lead to friction.

•classify your own beliefs within the worldviews framework.

• consider how worldviews might shift to align with the priorities of New Creation.

Course Outline

2 Lessons
Identify the four elements that comprise a worldview, and the questions that the concept of worldview attempts to answer.

2 Lessons
Learn about the stories, symbols, and practices that characterized a typical ancient Roman worldview.

4 Lessons
Learn about the stories, symbols, and practices that characterized the various worldviews present within the Judean people at the time of Jesus.

3 Lessons
See how Paul and the early church expressed a shift in worldview to better align with God's plan through Jesus.

4 Hours of Video Content
Reflection & Practice Activities
$49.99

Meet Your Instructor

N.T. Wright

Professor

Prof. N.T. (Tom) Wright is Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is one of the world’s leading Bible scholars, with expertise in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity, the New Testament, and Biblical Studies. He is also Emeritus Professor at the University of St. Andrews and the former Bishop of Durham. He has published over 85 books and is co-founder of N.T. Wright Online.

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