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| Xenos is not an anti-cultural fundamentalist church, but an engaged evangelical church. Classes on contemporary culture and social issues help our members stay in touch with our culture. |
Christian Community Development - Through the ministry of Urban Concern, Xenos has become a leader in the field of community development. This course addresses the Bible's view of poverty, some key social factors that perpetuate poverty, and practical actions that we at Xenos are taking to alleviate poverty in the South Linden area of Columbus. The Death of Truth - This seminar focuses on how postmodern thought has affected our world, and how we should respond. The class is taught by authors of the popular book by the same title. Science and Christianity - This class and related classes examine a range of issues in the dialogue between secular science and Christianity, specifically the Bible. Taught by those with scientific and theological credentials, the courses examine issues like creation/evolution, bioethics, intellectual history, and epistemology. Francis Schaeffer: An Introduction to His Apologetics - This five-week course explains the Schaeffer's approach to apologetics, evangelism, and philosophy. Emphasis is given to how Schaeffer understood culture and what it takes to be an effective witness for Christ in a "post-Christian" era. Integrating Christian faith to all aspects of life was the foundation of Francis and Edith Schaeffer's ministry. This five-week course brings the Schaeffer's passion for cultural relevance, effective evangelism and spiritual integrity together with their example of ministry as a way of life. Fresh application of their thought is applied to being witnesses for Christ in our postmodern times. Participants read The God Who Is There and selections from The Letters of Francis Schaeffer. Studies in the history of Christianity - Periodic studies in church history and historical theology consider the contributions of others as well as the damage done to the cause of Christ by his followers. |