Quest course to focus on faith and new communications technologies

EDMONTON – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) is set to offer the latest free class in its popular Quest program. Rev. Dr. Stephen Chambers will be teaching a four part course entitled “Culture and the Word: Christians and New Communications Technologies” beginning January 22.

“At several key points in history,” the course description reads, “Christians enthusiastically pioneered the use of new media. The first watershed was the shift from scrolls to books, when early Christians were early adopters of the new technology. During the Reformation, a similar shift occurred as Luther and other Reformers kept the newfangled printing presses humming.” It continues: “For the past century, electronic media have again changed the scene dramatically. How have Christians been responding? How do these newest “new media” create new opportunities for the Word?”

Classes will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (MST) on January 22, 29, February 5, and 12.

Quest is a continuing education program, offering lifelong learning classes especially for lay people. This class is offered free to the public, and is available as a webcast for distant students. For more information, visit CLS’ website here. To register for the free classes and receive log-in information, contact Sandra Esperanza at development@concordiasem.ab.ca or call (780) 474-1468, ext. 229.

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