Alternative Title
Foundations for a Postmodern Theology
Abstract
This project focuses on Nietzsche’s Age of Nihilism, arguing that the modern context of social life exudes nihilistic outlooks. The Age of Nihilism has caused many people in modernity to experience existential and ontological insecurity. Christianity, as a general form, posits existential certainty, and in a doctrinal sense, has historically posited ontological security also. However, many people find themselves unable to come to grips with faith in the modern age because of the existential and ontological disconnect. This project argues that ontological security is not a requisite of modern faith. The postmodern theology presented in this project is derived from specific works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) and C. S. Lewis (1898-1963), offering both a pastoral and layman’s approach to faith for those struggling to find the cross in a world without God.
Advisor
Tierney, Thomas
Second Advisor
Kammer, Charles
Department
Religious Studies; Sociology and Anthropology
Recommended Citation
Michael, Seth A., "Finding the Cross in a World Without God" (2014). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 5744.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/5744
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities
Keywords
theology, God, Postmodern, Lewis, Bonhoeffer
Publication Date
2014
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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