Summary: In the early centuries of the church, it was rare to find a theologian who wasn’t also a preacher. Jn the estimation of most early Christian writers, theology was to be ordered towards proclamation-it was for the whole church, from the humblest parishioner, to the most erudite. Whereas homilies have historically taken a …
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Summer Term 2020 Course Syllabus Course Description This course is designed to explore the ministry of the vocational diaconate and how it has grown and shifted (or failed to shift) to meet the needs of the Church through the ages. The course will examine the biblical perspective on servant-hood; trace the development of the diaconate …
View course details “History and Theology of the Diaconate – The Rev. Dr. Tara Jernigan – Masters Online”
In this session, we will explore the group model related to the classic model of one-to-one spiritual direction. The day will include an overview of the model within the broader framework of Christian spiritual direction, an opportunity to learn relevant contemplative skills such as listening, responding, sharing, waiting, and beholding, and an actual experience of …
View course details “EHOP in the City: Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction”
We return to a regular rhythm of day-long retreats in the City. These six days offer a wide introduction to classic contemplative prayer forms in the Christian tradition. Each day will include an opportunity to connect with other seekers, an introduction to the history and context of the prayer form, an experience of the prayer, …
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Continuing Education Offering About this Event Biblical Foundations – Hebrew Bible Instructor: Daniel Driver Dates: September 9th – December 9th, 2020 Fee: $250.00 (Continuing Education participants) Format: Online The First Testament of Christian Scripture is a fundamental part of the Christian tradition and durable rule of faith and practice. Students in this program will therefore …
View course details “Biblical Foundations – Hebrew Bible – Online”