Sound Learning Monthly Feature: Reinhold Niebuhr: Moral Man, Immoral Society

Reinhold Niebuhr: Moral Man, Immoral Society

Sound Learning Feature for March 2005

From American Public Media's Speaking of Faith

This month we revisit a special from American Public Media's Speaking of Faith.

This month, we explore the ideas and present-day relevance of 20th century theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, an influential, boundary-crossing voice in American public life. Niebuhr challenged American Christians as often as he consoled them, and was taken seriously by both religious and secular Americans. Exploring his wide appeal, Sound Learning discusses the insights he brings to the political and religious dynamics of today.

The articles in this month's feature are of particular interest to teachers and students of religious studies and civics.

Click on these links to find instructional ideas and study guides for the material on the Speaking of Faith site.

Segment 1: Introduction to Niebuhr
Listen (7:02)

Listening Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Segment 2: Conversation with Mr. Richard Wightman Fox
Listen (12:38)

Listening Comprehension/Critical Thinking

Segment 3: Niebuhr on American Society
Listen (2:15)

Listening Comprehension/Critical Thinking

Segment 4: Niebuhr on War
Listen (6:25)

Listening Comprehension/Critical Thinking

Segment 5: Niebuhr and Engagement in the World
Listen (3:51)

Listening Comprehension/Critical Thinking

Segment 6: Inspiration for Reconciliation and the Need for Tension
Listen (7:20)

Listening Comprehension

Research Challenges

Key Terms and Topics

The student exercises provided this month are based on the Speaking of Faith feature: Moral Man and Immoral Society: The Public Theology of Reinhold Neibuhr.

"Moral Man and Immoral Society: The Public Theology of Reinhold Niebuhr"

Segment 1: Introduction to Niebuhr

Segment 2: Conversation with Mr. Richard Wightman Fox

Segment 3: Niebuhr on American Society

Segment 4: Niebuhr on War

Segment 5: Niebuhr and Engagement in the World

Segment 6: Inspiration for Reconciliation and the Need for Tension

Moral Man and Immoral Society: The Public Theology of Reinhold Niebuhr (Full Documentary)

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