Critical Grace Theory

Topic outline

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  Critical Grace Theory Overview

  
  

  Critical Grace Theory
  

  by Henry Reyenga and Steve Elzinga

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  Critical Grace Theory evaluates seven central struggles that are being played out in the lives of people and cultures throughout the world from the perspective of the Gospel. The topics are:

  1. Race

  2. Gender

  3. Pleasure

  4. Equality

  5. Evolution

  6. Blame

  7. Conflict

  Gain insights on how the Grace of God addresses these problems and how it gives a Biblical road map for peace and joy. 

  Course Outcomes:

  1. Introduction to the subject of critical conflict theory and critical Grace theory.
  2. Evaluation of race issues from a grace perspective and a view into how the gospel opens up salvation for all peoples. Insight into race issues from the testimony of a leader from Rwanda.
  3. An understanding of the gender issues in our society from the perspective of critical Grace theory.
  4. A view of how the ancient epicurean philosophy of pleasure is killing people and how critical Grace theory offers hope.
  5. Learn the Biblical understanding of equality and why it matters.
  6. Understanding how the evolutionary worldview has become uncritically accepted by most people and about the chaos this has caused. Learn how critical Grace theory sees the central issues of change.
  7. Discover how the gospel is as relevant today as ever before in a world seeking to find fault and blame.
  8. Find out how conflict theory promotes counterfeit success. Learn how critical Grace theory helps you focus on the game humans were created to play.
  9. Grow as a Grace agent of gospel change.

  Forums:

  Post in 3 Forums. You will get a completion check indicating you have posted reflections also read and engage with the comments of others. 

  Quiz:

  After you complete viewing the materials and posting your reflections there is a feedback quiz. The quiz will help us evaluate the effectiveness of the mini-course.

  
  

  • Critical Grace Theory Powerpoint File
  • Critical Grace Theory Powerpoint Slides Page
  • Critical Grace Theory Grand Narrative File
  • Critical Grace Theory Grand Narrative Slides Page
  • Announcements Forum
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  Section 1

  • Video: Introduction URL
  • Video: Critical Grace Theory Grand Narrative URL
  • Video: Critical Race Theory URL
  • Video: Race Testimony from Rwanda URL
  • Forum Posting Assignment #1

    Reflection Questions: 
    

    1. Pick one of the critical theories in this section and comment on it.

    2. How do you see the need for Critical Grace Theory in any of these areas? 
    

    3. What opportunities are there for the gospel in one of these areas? 

    
    

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  Section 2

  • Video: Critical Gender Theory URL
  • Video: Critical Pleasure Theory URL
  • Video: Critical Equality Theory URL
  • Video: Critical Evolution Theory URL
  • Forum Posting Assignment #2

    Reflection Questions: 

    1. Pick one of the critical theories in this section and comment on it.

    2. How do you see the need for Critical Grace Theory in any of these areas? 
    

    3. What opportunities are there for the gospel in one of these areas? 

    
    

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  Section 3

  • Video: Critical Blame Theory URL
  • Video: Critical Conflict Theory URL
  • Video: Conclusion URL
  • Forum Posting Assignment #3

    Reflection Questions: 

    1. Pick one of the critical theories in this section and comment on it. 

    2. How do you see the need for Critical Grace Theory in any of these areas? 
    

    3. What opportunities are there for the gospel in one of these areas? 

    
    
    

  • Final Assignment: Part One- Feedback Activity (6 Points) Page
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