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The Christian gospel in works of contemporary culture

An Open Enrolment Course

Wednesday evenings February 25th to March 25th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, online.

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Previously offered at Dio, this course is now back with a fresh lineup of movies, music, and media. Even if you’ve taken it before, you’ll encounter new material and new angles on how the gospel speaks into today’s culture.

Two thousand years after Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, his good news—what Christians call the gospel—still speaks powerfully to the world we live in. But where do we see that message in modern culture? And where is it missing? 

This course invites you on a journey through the movies, music, books, and media shaping North American life today. Together, we’ll explore how these cultural voices echo—or distort—the gospel message, and why that message remains profoundly relevant in our time. 

There are no exams, papers, or homework. Instead, students will engage with selected cultural works and learn more about how they speak to central gospel themes. Whether you want to learn more about Christianity, are fascinated by pop culture, or are eager to see how the two intersect, this course offers fresh insight into the good news that continues to transform lives and societies. 

Jesse Zink

Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Jesse Zink is principal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College and the author of several books about Christian faith in the 21st century, including A Faith for the Future.

Learn Together

We want to encourage people to learn together. You can join this course as an individual, but we also encourage you to gather with a friend or group in a parish hall, living room, or over Zoom to participate in and to discuss the class afterwards using the resources we provide. Whether you have three people or a dozen people gathered together, register as a group and the cost is the same. Group leaders will be given a Zoom link which they can distribute to their group members.

About Open Enrolment

Our open enrolment courses, workshops, and events equip students for life in a changing church. These courses are aimed at anyone who is interested in deepening their Christian faith and knowledge, and cultivating leadership skills in the church. There is no homework or written assignments. All you need is a desire to learn and a willingness to participate. To see our full list of open enrolment course offerings, follow the link: https://montrealdio.ca/our-courses/

FEES

Regular: $90/person, $200/group

Friends of the College: $75/person, $170/group

There will be a $25 late fee for anyone who registers after February 11, 2026.

If any groups are unable to gather physically together in the same room, one group member may pay the group rate and distribute the link to the other group members, rather than paying for each connection.

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

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