This course explores five traditions and practices of prayer from the history of the church: the short, frequent prayers of the Desert Fathers; the liturgical collect of the Gregorian Sacramentary and the Book of Common Prayer; the examen of conscience among the Jesuits and the Puritans; the use of imagination in disciplined meditation (composition of …
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Over the course of ten academic weeks, students will encounter ten “crossroad” moments in Christian history, each reflecting epic and representative developments in the evolution of faith communities.

This course is the foundational course in Christian theology. Starting from the central experience of God in prayer and worship, we explore what it means to know the Triune God in the light of Scripture, the ecumenical councils, contemporary theology, and our Anglican heritage. We will discuss throughout the course what it means for a …
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This is a course in the basic history of the Episcopal Church. We will begin with a consideration of the planting of colonial Anglican churches and the struggle for stability and identity, especially in the wake of the American Revolution. Each week, in a linear sequence, we will read from Robert Prichard’s “A History of …
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Experience the life and teachings of Jesus through art, reflection, and application What you’ll learn The Gospel of Matthew is full of implications for how we can live (and even thrive) in the 21st century, but they may not be clear without first understanding the deeper context. Having a complete framework—from the historical and the …
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What you’ll learn Are you feeling a yearning within your heart to make a meaningful impact in your world but unsure how to start? In “Faithfully Gifted: Women in Church History,” you will embark on a captivating journey back through time as you dive into the lives of eight remarkable women in church history who …
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Embrace the Past, Transform the Future with a ‘Crash Course’ on Church History. What you’ll learn Embark on the transformative “Crash Course: Church”—an on-demand journey that unravels the historical origins of the Christian church and offers theologically-sound answers to common questions posed by spiritual seekers, new believers, and Christian disciples alike. Delve into the church’s …
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Instructor: Dr. John Gibaut

Instructor: Dr. Ron Srigly