In many parts of today’s world, Christians are deeply divided from their neighbours—and from one another—by political allegiances. The stakes seem so high, and biblical teaching about government so clear and urgent, that agreement on politics is often treated as a test of faith. In this course we will take a step or two back …
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In this course, we will work through several examples of early Christian dialogues from writers such as Justin Martyr, Origen of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa, and Augustine of Hippo, and consider what difference a dialogical reorientation of theological method might make. There are rich resources available to us in early Christianity that can inform our …
View course details “Theology as Dialogue in Early Christianity”

This course will trace major historical shifts in cultural understandings of gender, sexuality, marriage, and the family from the time of the early church to the present day. Together, we will explore how Christian belief and practice have shaped these categories over time, and how Christians have engaged with culture over these issues at different …
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In recent years, the study of children and childhood has become a hot topic across a range of academic disciplines, including philosophy, anthropology, literature, theology, and history. In this course, we’ll enter this lively conversation, giving special attention to children’s spiritual experiences and contributions to the life of the church. The historical study of childhood …
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This course will examine a sampling of Christian texts from Ethiopia, Syria, Persia, and China from before the era of European exploration, colonization, and missions. These writings offer glimpses into the experiences of believers from African and Asian contexts, Christians whose lives differed in remarkable ways from those of their European counterparts. Our sources come …
View course details “Ten Classics from Pre-Modern African and Asian Christianity”

This course will address a collection of important topics at the intersection of Christian theology and science, focusing particularly on the biological sciences. No specialized background in either science or theology is required for participation, though some background in the sciences will be helpful. On Day 1 of the course, we’ll map out the various …
View course details “Current Issues in Science & Theology”

This course will seek to raise the enthusiasm of preachers, academic theologians, and the whole people of God about the much-neglected event of the ascension of Jesus, and about his offices as Prophet, Priest, and King. Through renewed focus on these essential but oft-eclipsed elements of the New Testament witness, we will refresh our understanding …
View course details “The Glory of the Ascension & High Priesthood of Christ”

This course offers a consideration of the theological, ethical, spiritual, and practical dimensions of vocation and the meaning of work in both the church and the world. Special attention will be given to Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ignatius of Loyola, and Teresa of Avila—key voices from the sixteenth century who can inform how we think …
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In today’s increasingly polarized world, church leaders often find themselves at the crossroads of social, political, and cultural divides. This workshop is designed to equip church leaders with practical tools and strategies to foster open, respectful conversations within their faith communities. Participants will learn to create intentional spaces for dialogue, navigate difficult topics with grace, …
View course details “Staying in Conversation: Stewarding Community in Contentious Times”

This short course explores the interplay of Howard Thurman and August Wilson as prophetic voices. The course will focus on four Wilson plays, accompanied by examinations of Thurman’s spiritual foundation for social change. These August Wilson plays were chosen because in each there is a transforming power of transcendent forces. Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was an …
View course details “Social Change and Black Mysticism: Prophetic Voices of Thurman & Wilson”