One of the most profound ways of loving others is by holding God’s people in prayer as God works through and with them, regardless of whether they’re aware of her at work in their lives. Praying (listening to and conversing with God) is the foundation of living missionally. What does living missionally mean? It starts …
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Jesus intentionally connected with all sorts of outsiders as part of his mission. How can we, as followers of Jesus, have the confidence to do the same in 2023? This course, designed specifically for lay leaders and deacons, will provide participants with the inspiration, tools, and practice necessary to confidently engage with people in your …
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Several dates and locations offered Would you like to lead in a more conscious, heart-centered way? The Soul of Leadership recognizes that leaders today face particularly difficult challenges. The commitment to inspire others while also increasing productivity and balancing the needs of the organization can leave leaders feeling depleted. Long hours and countless demands often …
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The early Christian writer Tertullian asked the question, “What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?”, that is, what is the relationship between what we learn about the world by our own efforts (science) and what God has revealed to us (faith)? This course will explore that question by looking at areas where the conclusions …
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This introduction course explores each portion of the New Testament in historical order (Pauline letters, gospels and Acts, catholic epistles, and Revelation) by examining how the different New Testament authors describe, explain, or use the resurrection of Jesus in their respective genres. We will trace the development of the disruptive proclamation of the resurrection from the earliest church to …
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What would it be like to live in a well-rested world? Engage with the Rest is Resistance framework which is rooted in Black liberation theology, womanist theology. spirituality and a politics of refusal. This course explores the tenets of The Nap Ministry and uplifts the following questions: How can we be more human when capitalism attempts to …
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Have you ever heard that women weren’t a significant part of Christian history? Particularly when it came to the development of the early and medieval church? This course will introduce you to the wide range of women who contributed to Christian identity formation. From abbesses and educators to playwrights and poets, we will explore the lives …
View course details “Queens, Saints, and Visionaries: Exploring the Legacy of Medieval Women”

This course explores biblical views on and responses to material poverty. We will examine the nature and dimensions of economic inequality in the biblical world and how that reality is addressed by various parts of Scripture, from the Law and Prophets to the Gospels and Epistles. We also will explore the scope and causes of …
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This course introduces the development in Asian and Asian American study of Christianity by senior scholars from various disciplines, including theology, biblical studies, practical theology, mission, interreligious dialogue, and gender and religion. It will challenge Eurocentrism in scholarship and explore methodology, emerging issues, and debates in the various fields using Asian/American identity as a critical …
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What does it mean to be Asian in America and queer…and Christian? This course will look at cultural and genealogical themes related to Asian and Asian American queer theologies in the larger context of Asian American history. These themes include multiple marginalities around racism and homophobia, transnational perspectives and experiences, and ministry to the wider …
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