The Gospels Fall 2018

CALL Online Fall 2018 The Gospels This course examines the four canonical Gospels to see what each of these four portraits of Jesus tells us. It explores the literary and theological relationships between the Gospels, and the primary themes each one presents. Students will learn some methods of interpretation and explore the significance of the …
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The Way of Jesus Fall 2018

CALL 2018 Online Courses The Way of Jesus Fall 2018 This course will help students examine their own personal and corporate spiritual and liturgical practices and the ways in which they are connected to the life, ministry and teaching of Jesus. Students will also study and develop new Christian spiritual practices for use in future ministry. Coursework …
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Talking About God: An Introduction to Christian Systematic Theology

CALL 2018 Online Courses Talking About God: An Introduction to Christian Systematic Theology This course represents an Introduction to Christian Systematic Theology through the loci of select, significant doctrines. The term “theology” derives from two Greek terms – theos (meaning God) and logos (meaning speech or reason). Thus, Systematic Theology is nothing more than talking …
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The Diaconate Fall 2018

CALL 2018 Online Courses The Diaconate Fall 2018 This course is for deacons, deacons in formation, and those wishing to be better grounded in a sound understanding of The Sacred Order of Deacons including especially, members of local discernment committees and members of Commissions on Ministry. The course will consider the history of the Order of …
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Ministry and Context

MINISTRY AND CONTEXT AN ONLINE CLASS Dates March 11-April 5, 2019 Overview Ministry always happens in a specific time and place, and learning how to read context is crucial for the practice of effective ministry. Drawing on resources from sociology and theology, participants will learn basic skills for reading context and discerning the impact ministry …
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African American Preaching and the Power of Story: Black Sermon as Dynamic Discourse

AFRICAN AMERICAN PREACHING AND THE POWER OF STORY: BLACK SERMON AS DYNAMIC DISCOURSE AN ONLINE CLASS   Dates March 11-April 5, 2019 Overview African-American preaching tradition holds gifts that can benefit proclaiming scripture in all faith communities! Join us for this online course that will explore the essential elements of Black sermonic style through examining the …
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