Christianity And Studying Literature
Olivia Seeney
ENGL485
Dr. Elam
4/8/17
Philosophy of Reading and Writing The role of those within the Christian community who read and study literature has been a controversial issue within the educational system and society for as long as it has existed. Whether or not Christians should read about secular issues, how we can most effectively examine literature in order to discover its purpose, and determining why studying literature would be beneficial to the Christian faith, are all aspects of this field of study that contribute to the confusion surrounding literature and Christianity. It is important to read, study, and compose literature because it is a significant source of information that provides all humans with a way to connect with one …show more content…
The understanding and wisdom I have from gained from studying challenging topics has encouraged me to be more available to receive knowledge of things that I am not familiar with. For example, before studying literature I would have been hasty to brush of an issue that didn’t interest me or didn’t apply to me. However, after discovering the importance of recognizing meaningfulness and understanding within literature, these skills were able to translate into interactions that occur outside of the book. As I progress into a career setting I will be able to transition more smoothly into uncomfortable, but necessary situations that I may have been previously been opposed to. Studying literature also has its advantages within a Christian setting, such as a Church or a Mission Trip. It tells us things about the World and other aspects of ourselves that we may not have known otherwise. Reading and writing are important skills that are applicable to many aspects of life. Learning these skills will help me to be a better teacher, a better Christian, and an all-around better human
ENGL485
Dr. Elam
4/8/17
Philosophy of Reading and Writing The role of those within the Christian community who read and study literature has been a controversial issue within the educational system and society for as long as it has existed. Whether or not Christians should read about secular issues, how we can most effectively examine literature in order to discover its purpose, and determining why studying literature would be beneficial to the Christian faith, are all aspects of this field of study that contribute to the confusion surrounding literature and Christianity. It is important to read, study, and compose literature because it is a significant source of information that provides all humans with a way to connect with one …show more content…
The understanding and wisdom I have from gained from studying challenging topics has encouraged me to be more available to receive knowledge of things that I am not familiar with. For example, before studying literature I would have been hasty to brush of an issue that didn’t interest me or didn’t apply to me. However, after discovering the importance of recognizing meaningfulness and understanding within literature, these skills were able to translate into interactions that occur outside of the book. As I progress into a career setting I will be able to transition more smoothly into uncomfortable, but necessary situations that I may have been previously been opposed to. Studying literature also has its advantages within a Christian setting, such as a Church or a Mission Trip. It tells us things about the World and other aspects of ourselves that we may not have known otherwise. Reading and writing are important skills that are applicable to many aspects of life. Learning these skills will help me to be a better teacher, a better Christian, and an all-around better human