Where does sociology fit in the world of knowledge?
IV. Why study sociology? V. The assumptions of a sociological perspective A. Human beings are social B. Society changes people C. People change society Biblical Reflection “You are the light of the world.” -Matthew 5:14 You are about to embark on an interesting journey. We hope you will enjoy the ride. But be careful it gets bumpy and may be hazardous to your mental health. We are going to challenge you to think critically about the world around you and to rethink your personal faith. Accepting this challenge means thinking “Christian-ly” about your taken-for-granted world. As we demonstrate ways to act out your faith in a world struggling for stability, we hope you will find that sociology is an indispensable tool in helping you become a world changer. Plan of This Text We have gathered Christian sociologists from across North America to contribute their best efforts to this textbook. It is our consensus that sociology and the Christian faith are intertwined. Our faith informs our thi
