The Role of Toxic Religion in Shaping Ethnic Nationalistic Identities

The Candler Foundry

Course Information

Course Dates: January 5 - February 2, 2023

Course Time: Thursdays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT (online)

Course Description

This course takes an exploration of how Christianity shows up in the culture in both positive and negative ways.

How has Christianity influenced the way people see the world and what is our role in influencing, changing, or enhancing the view of Christianity in culture today?

We’ll look at scriptures each week and we will dip into four different elements of culture like music, movies, art, and social media. Join us for this fun and lively learning experience.

For more information, please email our Coordinator of Courses in the Community, Damellys Sacriste, at candlerfoundry@emory.edu.

Pitts Theology Library Digital Resource Access

Explore your theological questions

All registered participants in the Courses in the Community program have access to select Pitts Theology Library resources. These resources can be used to research topics, authors, or areas of interest from class discussions. Please click on the link below to be taken to the library access portal. If you need assistance, please contact Cristha Edwards Lea, Coordinator of Digital Initiatives, at candlerfoundry@emory.edu.

Username: toxicreligionsp23

Password: foundryaccess01052023

Library Access Portal

Meet the Instructor

Rev. Dr. Gary Mason

Rev. Dr. Gary Mason is a Methodist Minister and holds a PhD from the school of Psychology at the University of Ulster. He was also awarded an honorary Doctorate in Divinity for his role in peace building in Ireland, from Florida Southern College. He completed his theological studies at Queens University and holds a Bachelor’s in Business Studies from the University of Ulster (read more).

If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Mason at gary@rethinkingconflict.com.

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Courses in the Community: On Demand

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