Protreptics Elgin, Illinois

535 North McLean Boulevard,Elgin IL 60123

08 August, 2023

Description

Protreptics: An Approach to Holy Conversation Outside the Church This course will explore the work of Clement of Alexandria and his approach of protreptics as he conversed and sought to persuade a variegated and syncretistic Alexandrian culture. This course will define this ancient approach called protreptics. It will provide historical background to protreptics and allegory. It will examine 2nd- and 3rd-Century Alexandria, as it provides an opportunity to understand Clement’s method of teaching. Our world today is looking more like Clement’s Alexandria. This course will, then, suggest a protreptic approach to engage people today in the post- Christian world.