It’s Fall Break! Which for some students implies a break from classes. For me it is the complete opposite. I’m taking a three credit module this week. Which means from 1pm to 10pm I’m learning all about Religious Pluralism & the Ministry of the Chaplain. Hooah?
Actually it’s going to be a great class. The subject is important, the guest speakers are interesting, and the professor is merciful. Best of all: it’s a chaplain class, which means I’m taking it with friends.
Yesterday we discussed the text books* and a few articles written by Diana L. Eck with the Pluralism Project. [I don't think Dr. Eck was very popular with my classmates.] After dinner, a secular Muslim spoke to us about Islam. After that interesting discussion, I spent the rest of the evening learning about Islam and counting down the minutes until 10pm while thanking God for coffee, tea, Pepsi Max and caffeinated mints. I’d do a lot better with a 5am class than with one going till 10pm.
* Textbooks
About the textbooks: You’ve got to read Finding Common Ground. It’s an awesome book. I’ll write more about it and the other textbooks later.
Encountering Religious Pluralism: The Challenge to Christian Faith & Mission
By Harold A. Netland
The Gospel in a Pluralist Society
By Lesslie Newbigin
Finding Common Ground: How to Communicate With Those Outside the Christian Community…While We Still Can
By Tim Downs
What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam
By John L. Esposito
