Summer Term 2020 Course Syllabus Course Description This course is designed to explore the ministry of the vocational diaconate and how it has grown and shifted (or failed to shift) to meet the needs of the Church through the ages. The course will examine the biblical perspective on servant-hood; trace the development of the diaconate …
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OT 500 OL – Survey of the Old Testament (Masters Online)
Course Description Summer 2020 The Rev. Brian Hughes; Online; (619) 709-4385; [email protected] I. Course description This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the theological witness of the Old Testament to the Triune God. It explores the books of the canonical OT with special attention to the relationship of the OT …
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ME/ST 735 World Religions – Online Masters
Summer 2020 Course Syllabus Departments: ME/ST Credit Hours: 3 Sean M. Doyle, Ph.D. Professor of World History, Geneva College [email protected] Course Description An introduction to some of the major living religions of the world, with a special focus upon Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam in their doctrinal, ritual, and historical dimensions. The course will …
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National Clergy Renewal Program – 2021
Application materials (the “Request for Proposals” or “RFP” document) for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs are available below and include a full description of program guidelines and eligibility. Applicants may apply using the print application (the “Request for Proposals” or “RFP” document that may be downloaded as a PDF) or the online application …
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Divine Renovation: Rediscovering the Missional Church (Directed Study)
Description Divine Renovation: Rediscovering the Missional Church (Directed Study) Instructor: Rev. Lisa Vaughn Be inspired and equipped to help your parish/congregation to move from a maintenance mode of church to a missional approach to life and ministry. The course focuses on nurturing new disciples, encouraging faith formation, and leadership. This unique study opportunity involves ongoing …
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The “Writings”: Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes – Online
The “Writings”: Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes Instructor: Wendell Eisener The third division of the Hebrew Scriptures is called “Ketuvim” meaning “the Writings,” and includes what some Christians call the “wisdom books.” This course focuses on Proverbs, Job, and Qoheleth (or Ecclesiastes). Each book’s content will be examined in both textual and theological terms. July 13 …
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School for Parish Development – An opportunity for both clergy and lay people to develop skills in congregation and organizational development.
An opportunity for both clergy and lay people to develop skills in congregation and organizational development. The School equips people to Look at their current reality: Who are we? Where are we? Discern the future: What is God calling us to be in this time and place? Work on plans to get to the future: …
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A Short Guide to the Hebrew Bible and its Language
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible and the language it is written in. Learn why looking for the original meaning of the Hebrew Bible (rather than a modern perception) is important and why some knowledge of biblical Hebrew and its thinking pattern is essential. Study the two major theologies of the Hebrew Bible in their …
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Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Admissions for September 2020 entry are now open for the following programs! The application deadline is May 31, 2020. Who’s It For? The Master of Divinity (MDiv) is for anyone looking to train for ministry. The master’s degree provides students with theological, personal and vocational formation to serve as leaders in churches, parachurch organizations, the …
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Turbulent 2020s: A Theological Field Guide with Anna Greenwood-Lee and Christine Conkin
Speaker/Facilitator: Anna Greenwood-Lee Christine Conkin “Turbulent 2020s: A theological field guide” Nobody quite knows what is coming for the 2020s but most agree that it is going to be turbulent. Join us as we: – Get real, even if it means getting smaller – Reimagine Jesus (not as a bigot) – Don’t just think about it …
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