Christian Worldview Basics
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What do symbols represent in the context of a culture's worldview?

  • Historical timeline records
  • Events, people, and various cultural elements (correct)
  • Economical exchanges
  • Only religious artifacts

What is a significant aspect of a 'living memory' according to Stanley Hauerwas?

  • It must be a written narrative
  • It requires reinterpretation by a community (correct)
  • It is irrelevant to cultural identity
  • It should remain unchanged through time

What does the term 'ethos' refer to in the context of a culture?

  • The historical background of a region
  • The rules that govern behavior
  • The distinctive character formed by attitudes and beliefs (correct)
  • The unique economic strategies

Which of the following is NOT an example of a symbol as described?

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How can a community effectively use its remembered story?

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The concept of Zeitgeist is related to which of the following?

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What role do symbols play in challenging cultural narratives?

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What questions does memory help a community to answer?

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What does a worldview ethos express?

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Which philosopher is known for conceiving worldview as a philosophy?

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What element of a worldview provides a vision for the future and present life?

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Which of the following best defines the term 'praxis' in the context of worldview?

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Who among the following is a twentieth century philosopher that contributed to the concept of worldview?

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What role does the prescriptive character of a worldview play?

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Which of the following philosophers is associated with the philosophy of worldview in the natural sciences?

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Which component of a worldview encompasses its narrative and answers to big questions?

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Which of the following best defines 'worldview'?

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What is meant by 'Christian worldview'?

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How does a worldview function, according to the content?

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What does the narrative component of a worldview signify?

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Which metaphor is used to illustrate the nature of a worldview?

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According to David Naugle, a Christian worldview is rooted in which of the following?

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What role do maps and compasses play in understanding worldviews?

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What is the significance of the formation of worldviews?

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What do worldviews establish according to their particular view of reality?

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Which of the following is NOT a philosophical worldview alternative?

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What does existentialism emphasize regarding individual responsibility?

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What belief does nihilism hold about existence?

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Which worldview alternative emphasizes harmony with the universe?

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What do conflicting worldviews in society primarily lead to?

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What is a key characteristic of postmodernism as a worldview?

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Which of the following is a religious worldview alternative?

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What are the three options for the afterlife according to the content?

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What is described as the ultimate fulfillment of human aspirations in the afterlife?

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What is the reason given for the spiritual purpose of humanity?

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Which verse highlights the 'very good' aspect of creation?

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What is one consequence of human rebellion against God highlighted in the content?

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What represents a theological consequence of the Fall of humanity?

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According to the content, what is the cultural purpose of humanity?

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What does Genesis 1:26-28 emphasize about humanity's identity?

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What was the primary consequence of humanity's rebellion against God?

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What is the essence of redemption as described in the content?

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What does the New Testament primarily focus on regarding redemption?

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What represents the 'Already' aspect of redemption?

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What is one consequence of Christ’s coming as described in the content?

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What concept is associated with the 'Not Yet' aspect of redemption?

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How is the Kingdom of God described in the context of redemption?

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What role does the Church play according to the content presented?

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Flashcards

Worldview definition

A comprehensive framework of basic beliefs about things. Or view of the universe and theory of the cosmos

Christian Worldview

How we view and interact with our environment in relation to how God wants us to live our lives.

Worldview Formation

The process of developing a worldview, influenced by experiences, beliefs, and cultural context.

Worldview as a lens

A worldview is like a filter, impacting how we interpret the world, similar to glasses colouring our vision.

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Worldview function

Worldviews act as frameworks and guides, interpreting, explaining and giving meaning to life in context of existence.

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Narrative in Worldview

Every worldview includes a story that forms its essence, structure and implications.

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Worldview and life

A worldview shapes how you navigate the world; your actions, beliefs and interactions are rooted in it.

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Worldview as a life system

A worldview is a complete system that defines one’s view of reality, shaping how one lives based on fundamental principles.

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Worldview (WV)

The collection of beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape a person's or group's understanding of the world.

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WV Elements

Narrative, answers to big questions, symbols, ethos, vision, and practice.

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WV Ethos

The collective identity, personality, and values of a group or historical epoch.

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WV Vision

The desired future and way of life according to a worldview.

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WV Practice

The actions and daily lives inspired by a worldview.

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Immanuel Kant

Philosopher considered to be the originator of the philosophy of worldview.

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Nineteenth Century Worldview Philosophers

Philosophers like Hegel, Kierkegaard, Dilthey, and Nietzsche who developed ideas about worldview in the 1800's.

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Twentieth Century Worldview Philosophers

Philosophers like Husserl, Jaspers, Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Derrida, and Foucault in the 1900s.

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Sacred Symbols

Symbols used to express a narrative's ideas about the big questions, evoking strong emotions in response.

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Symbol Types

Symbols can be events, rites, people, places, or objects; often cultural, political, religious, or personal.

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Examples of Symbols

Flags, coats of arms, seals, colors, animals, plants, songs, temples, buildings, statues.

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Living Memory

A community's ability to remember, and adapt its fundamental story from a shared narrative.

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Worldview Questions

Fundamental questions about existence and purpose: 'Who are we?', 'Where are we?', 'What's wrong?', 'What's the solution?'

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Cultural Ethos

Core values and beliefs of a group, often reflecting the worldview.

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Zeitgeist

German word for 'spirit of the times', referring to cultural attitudes and beliefs.

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Community Character

Refers to the essential characteristics and overall worldview that define a community.

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Worldview & Beauty

A worldview determines the criteria for judging something as beautiful or ugly, reflecting its understanding of reality.

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Agnosticism

The belief that knowledge of the existence or nature of God is impossible.

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Atheism

The disbelief in the existence of any deities.

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Nihilism

The belief that life is inherently meaningless and without purpose.

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Secular Humanism

A worldview that emphasizes human reason, ethics, and social progress without relying on religious beliefs.

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Existentialism

The belief that individuals create their own meaning and purpose in life.

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Theism

The belief in the existence of a God or gods.

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Worldview Conflict

Disagreements and clashes arise in society due to differing worldviews, impacting decision-making and actions.

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What is the 'very good' creation?

Genesis 1:31 declares God's creation to be 'very good,' indicating its initial perfection and goodness before the fall.

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What is the Creation Decree?

Genesis 1:26-28 describes God's command to humans to be fruitful, multiply, fill and subdue the earth, highlighting their unique purpose and dominion.

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Who is the image of God?

Genesis 1:26-28 states that humans are created in the image and likeness of God, signifying a special relationship and shared qualities.

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Why are humans created?

Humans are created for a spiritual purpose (relationship with God), a social purpose (marriage and family), and a cultural purpose (establishing civilization).

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What is the Fall?

Genesis 3 recounts the rebellion of humans against God's commands, leading to sin and its consequences.

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What are the consequences of the Fall?

The Fall brings about a separation from God, a brokenness within humans, and a rift in relationships (man and woman).

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How does the Fall affect humanity?

The Fall brings about alienation from God, a sense of internal brokenness, and fractured relationships, leading to suffering and injustice.

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What is the 'new heaven and new earth'?

The Christian view of Heaven embodies a restored and perfected state with God and his people, a new and glorious creation free from sin.

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Fall's Essence

Humanity's rebellion against God, seeking autonomy and independence, leading to vanity and futility in life without God.

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Redemption: Remedy

The solution to the human situation, offering hope and good news through God's plan of restoring humanity.

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Old Testament Redemption

Promises and covenants of a future redemption for all people through the nation of Israel.

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New Testament Redemption

The fulfillment of the redemption promise through Jesus Christ, both Jewish and God in human form.

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Redemption 'Already'

Jesus Christ's first coming, bringing God's kingdom to earth and overcoming sin, Satan, and death.

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Consequences of Christ's Coming

The impact of Jesus' arrival: judgment of evil, redemption of humans, gift of the Holy Spirit, and the global mission of the Church.

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Redemption 'Not Yet'

The future promise of Jesus' second coming, bringing final judgment, resurrection, and a new heaven and earth.

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Kingdom of God

The redemptive reign of God, actively establishing His rule among humanity, both in the present and culminating at the end of history.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course Name: Christian Worldview
  • Course Code: CWV1106
  • Course Lecturer: Attlee Charles M'buka BA, PDT, MTh, PhD (Candidate)

Lesson Objectives

  • Students will understand the meaning of 'worldview'.
  • Students will understand the meaning of 'Christian worldview'.
  • Students will learn how worldviews are formed.

Definition of Worldview

  • A "view of the universe and theory of the cosmos" – G. K. Chesterton
  • "The whole manner of conceiving of the world and humanity's place in it" – James Orr
  • A fundamental principle from which a complex of ideas and conceptions about reality are derived – Abraham Kuyper
  • A perspective on life, a whole system of thought that answers questions about existence – Francis Schaeffer
  • A comprehensive framework of one's basic beliefs about things – Albert Wolters
  • A view of the world and the resulting way of life within it – David Naugle

What is Christian Worldview?

  • A vision of God, the universe, the world, and humanity, rooted in the embodied human heart - David Naugle
  • How we view and interact with our environment in relation to how God wants us to live our lives – Attlee C. M'buka

Illustration of Worldview

  • Worldview is like lenses, sunglasses, or contact lenses through which we look at the world.
  • Lenses color everything we see, but we don't always notice them.

What a Worldview Does

  • Guides, directs, and orients (personally and culturally)
  • Sifting and sorting, accepting and rejecting; interpretation of life, explanations for the world, our place, including God, universe, our world and ourselves.
  • Illuminating minds about the world and our place within it

Content and Character of Worldview

  • A worldview includes a narrative with irreducible narrative components.
  • A worldview is a story-formed entity.
  • A worldview includes a core story (foundational myth) and multiple sub-stories.

Worldview Narratives

  • Involve a setting
  • Involve characters
  • Include conflict
  • Include resolution (Where are we? Who are we? What's gone wrong? What's the remedy?)

Big Questions

  • Out of the narrative resources, a worldview answers philosophical, theological, religious, spiritual, social and cultural questions about God, the universe, and human existence.

Philosophical Implications of Worldview

  • Metaphysical - What is real? (questions on the nature, existence, and works of God)
  • Epistemological - What is truth? (questions about knowledge, its sources, and justification)
  • Cosmological - What is the origin, nature, and destiny of the universe?
  • Anthropological - Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?
  • Ethical - What should I be? What should I do? How should I live?
  • Aesthetic - What is beauty? What is the role of the arts?
  • Historical - What is the meaning of human history- circular or cyclical or linear

Christian Worldview Alternatives and Tests

  • Philosophical: Agnosticism/skepticism; Atheism/Naturalism; Nihilism; Secular Humanism; Existentialism; Modernism; Postmodernism
  • Religious: Theism; Judaism; Christian Theism; Islamism; Buddhism; Taoism; Confucianism; Pantheism/Hinduism

Conflict of Worldviews in Society

  • Worldviews guide our approaches and responses to life, shaping decisions and interactions.
  • People with contrasting worldviews can encounter conflicts.
  • Decisions based on different worldviews lead to disagreements on interpretations of right, wrong, truth, error, possible and impossible, and directions.

History of Worldview in Different Disciplines

  • Natural Sciences: Michael Polanyi, Thomas Kuhn
  • Social Sciences: Psychiatry/Psychology (Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung); Sociology (Karl Mannheim, Peter Berger); Economics (Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels); Anthropology (Robert Redfield, Michael Kearney)

Philosophical Christian Worldview

  • God as the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
  • God is infinite and personal
  • God is transcendent and immanent; omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, omnibenevolent, sovereign, and supreme.
  • God is just, holy, loving, and merciful.
  • God's ways are righteous and without injustice.
  • Genesis 1:31 ("very good")

Biblical Christian Worldview

  • History is linear with a purpose in God (creation, fall, redemption, and consummation)
  • History is teleological and has meaning (God is actively involved)
  • History is a form of revelation
  • God's creation included humanity in His image (Genesis 1:26-28)
  • The Fall resulted from humanity's disobedience.
  • Redemption through Jesus Christ (the incarnation, life, death, and resurrection)

Biblical Themes

  • Redemption: Already and Not Yet
  • God's Kingdom: actively involved in human history
  • The role of human intelligence in understanding the world and God
  • The necessity and sufficiency of both general (nature) and special (Scripture) revelation
  • Ethics: moral order based on God's nature (love and justice)
  • Aesthetics: God as the source of beauty and the arts.

Key Figures

  • Attlee Charles M'buka
  • Immanuel Kant
  • Søren Kierkegaard
  • G.W.F. Hegel
  • Wilhelm Dilthey
  • Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Edmund Husserl
  • Karl Jaspers
  • Ludwig Wittgenstein
  • Jacques Derrida
  • Michel Foucault

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