“Cultural Hermeneutics” aims to expand and hone students’ self-awareness and capabilities as interpreters and creative agents promoting truth, goodness and beauty in the world, standing within the purview of Christ and his kingdom. A general analysis of reality and the human world in relation to it will be augmented by the introduction of social-scientific concepts …
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Performance and Teaching The NBSI Academy for Biblical Storytelling (ABS) provides you with support and training in both the performance and teaching of biblical stories. ABS encourages you to find your individual style as well as appreciate the stories in the form they’ve been “traditioned” to us. The ultimate goal is to send you out …
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The Wonder of the word. Spirit’s Play in Biblical Telling. We are five years into the festival adventure for the Network of Biblical Storytellers Canada and we can’t wait any longer to share our joy as we introduce 2025’s Keynote Speaker: Storyteller and Singer/Songwriter, Canada’s own, Linnea Good. We are thrilled that she agreed to …
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A baseline awareness of trauma and the effects of trauma are necessary for ministry today in a wide range of settings. This course equips leaders to support hope, healing, and resilience through bringing aspects of trauma studies to bear on the practice of preaching. Prerequisites: HOM500 or with permission of instructor. This class is only available …
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The aim of this course is the preparation of expository preachers who by means of careful exegesis of both text and contemporary culture, can, in the power of the Spirit, become agents of Christ’s redemptive address to the church and the world. They will thus be able to equip the whole people of God for …
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This course introduces students to the art of biblical exegesis and interpretation. It is designed to help students gain confidence in text analysis, become self-critically aware of the challenges and opportunities of reading the Bible in modern contexts, and consider the ongoing relevance of Scripture for the Christian life while remaining open to the work …
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Transform Your Ministry in Just One Year with Theologically-Sound Training & Leadership Development From preaching and teaching to providing pastoral care or designing worship, faith leaders, like you, serve their congregations in various roles. Often, you do so without the theological background or seminary degrees your colleagues may have. With the School for Lay Ministry, …
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Join us in Atlanta, GA for the best preaching event of the year! Working Preacher’s Karoline Lewis says, “I don’t think there’s any place else where you are gathering for worship so frequently and hearing good sermons and good preaching and wonderful worship.” This Year’s Theme: Preaching to Heal the Divide Preachers today carry the …
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Transform Your Ministry in Just One Year with Theologically-Sound Training & Leadership Development Unleash Your Leadership Potential with the School for Lay Ministry Learning Community From preaching and teaching to providing pastoral care or designing worship, faith leaders, like you, serve their congregations in various roles. Often, you do so without the theological background or …
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