An examination and critical evaluation of specific issues in a contemporary theology of sport. Issues investigated touch on the doctrines of creation, humanity, and pleasure and the global realities of business, entertainment, health, and ethics.
Sports has developed into a global reality, touching on issues in business, entertainment, health, and ethics. This course leads the student to examine the specific issues in the business and culture of sports as they intersect with the doctrines of creation, humanity, and the Christian life.
Based on the global obsession with sports and the money spent on sports, the theological, ethical, and missional implications will only continue to intensify and grow.
Although the Bible says little about sports specifically, a biblical theology of creation, humanity, rest, and pleasure provide the foundation for addressing issues related to the global sports obsession.
Examination of critical issues force the student to think through the theological, missional, and ethical implications in sports and sports participation.
Sport is a global phenomena; however, how the local church views sports, how sports have affected culture, and how the follower of Christ can approach sports missionally depends on the context. Developing a theology of sport, which includes missional application, is done with the student's context in mind.
The course engages students from a variety of cultures, inviting them to learn from each other about sports, participation in sports, and the theological and missional issues related to sports.
Investigating and evaluating issues in a theology of sport leads the student to explore ways to turn that theology into practical missional steps.
The exploration of issues in a theology of sport encourages each student to reflect on their own perspective and experience of sports in light of biblical, historical, and practical issues.
