This course offers an overview of Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek, with an emphasis on why knowledge of the original languages has been vital throughout Christian history and why this knowledge plays a significant role today. Assuming no prior study of either language, you will learn some of the basic features of Greek …
View course details “Perspectives on Biblical Languages”
Summer language will meet daily, Monday through Friday, from June 24-August 16. Greek and Hebrew will be offered in both hybrid and online* formats that will include self-paced, independent work integrated with daily, live small group sessions that are punctuated by weekly enrichment gatherings with the whole class online. These courses are open to students …
View course details “Biblical Hebrew or Greek classes”
Professor: Leslie Virnelson
Learn new methods and gain the skills needed to empower the people around you. What you will learn It might not have been included in your job description, and no one may think to acknowledge it during staff meetings, but when there’s a problem, you are probably who people – from your staff to the …
View course details “Segment One Basic Skills Coach Training”
For those who are between 25-40 and seek a deeper spiritual foundation for their lives Crossing the Threshold is designed for those who are Approximately between the ages of 25-40 Desiring to deepen the spiritual foundation of their life and work Seeking a supportive spiritual community Interested in contemplative practices, including prayer and meditation Willing …
View course details “Crossing the Threshold: Contemplative Foundations for Emerging Leaders”
Transform Your Ministry in Just One Year with Theologically-Sound Training & Leadership Development From preaching and teaching to providing pastoral care or designing worship, faith leaders, like you, serve their congregations in various roles. Often, you do so without the theological background or seminary degrees your colleagues may have. With the School for Lay Ministry, …
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Each member of your congregation or community is fearfully and wonderfully made, and every challenge you face together is commensurately complex. How can you gain a deep understanding of the needs and stories of these diverse humans around you—and use that understanding to seek spirit-led solutions to the multilayered problems that arise in your community? …
View course details “Spirit-Led Solutions through Human-Centered Design”
Performance and Teaching The NBSI Academy for Biblical Storytelling (ABS) provides you with support and training in both the performance and teaching of biblical stories. ABS encourages you to find your individual style as well as appreciate the stories in the form they’ve been “traditioned” to us. The ultimate goal is to send you out …
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Experiences, resources, and encouragement for those called to create and lead contemplative spiritual groups and retreats for personal and social transformation Do you feel a nudge to create and lead contemplative spiritual groups and retreats? Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Groups & Retreats is designed to equip, encourage, and support those called to create and …
View course details “Transforming Community: Leading Contemplative Spiritual Prayer Groups & Retreats”