Mars Hill
Description: The competitor uses books, movies, and other genre to discuss the appeal and impact of the theme(s) within the topic, holding them up in light of Christian truth found in the Bible
Goals: The competitor learns to relate cultural references to themes common in humanity to find common ground and draw the listener to Christian truths. The competitor will share Biblical principles on a conversational, personal level to inspire reflection, understanding that God’s truth is not divorced from culture
Recommendation: For competitors 14 and older or with the parental consent due to some mature themes.
Mars Hill Rules
Mars Hill Overview
Stoa has updated the topics and ballot: for this year.
The following list of topic categories will be used at the 2023 Christmas- Colloquium.
From the Stoa list of Mars Hill Topics
* Christmas Music
* The Arts
* Current Visual Media
CHRISTMAS MUSIC LIST
- All I want for Christmas (Mariah Carey)
- Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas (Judy Garland)
- It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Bing Crosby)
- Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow (Pentatonix)
- Sleigh Ride (The Ronettes)
- Rocking Around the Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee)
- Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms)
- The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole)
- Jingle Bells (Frank Sinatra)
- It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Andy Williams)
- Have A Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives)
- Silent Night (Michael Buble)