Effects of globalization on culture and worldview

This thesis examines the impact of globalization on culture and worldview. Chapter 1 defines globalization and traces its history. Chapter 2 observes the human agents who affect change on a global scale. Chapter 3 shows how globalization modifies culture and worldview, considering the impact on identities and specific examples of societal change. Chapter 4 examines key philosophers and ideas underlying globalization-fed worldview and cultural changes. Chapter 5 looks at consumerism as the defining characteristic of global culture. Chapter 6 discusses the media as transmitter of new philosophies and shaper of culture in an image-oriented era. Chapter 7 explores the negative consequences as well as positive potential globalization brings. The chapter notes the meaningful role Christians can play through awareness and action.

Author dc:creator

• Waldrep, Jennifer Lee

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Parker, James A.

• Globalization--Religious aspects--Christianity.
• Christianity and culture.
• Popular culture.
• Christian life.
• Church and the world.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Dc Identifier Other

THESES Th.M. .W147e

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.sbts.edu:10392/406