Discussion Thread: Dreher and Carson

Topic: Dreher and Carson

Discuss where “The Benedict Option” (Dreher) falls in Niebuhr’s five-fold paradigm of Christ and Culture (Carson). What might Carson’s critiques be of what Dreher is recommending? Discuss what might be some of the values of adopting some or all of the Benedict order.

Textbook Readings

· Anthony & Benson Chptrs 13 & 14

· Dreher Chpters 6-10

· Additional Research

Dreher: The Benedict Option