Course Description Learn the basic morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew, laying the foundations for a lifetime of reading the original text of the Old Testament. Techniques will first involve reading and writing, and then listening, speaking, and acting. Deepen your connections to the language to sustain both long-term retention and fluency of reading. …
View course details “Introductory Old Testament Hebrew II”
Course Description Learn the foundational vocabulary, morphology, grammar, and syntax you need in order to translate large portions of the Greek New Testament by the end of the summer. The pace is rapid and the workload is heavy, but many students find the immersion experience to be richly rewarding. Live only: This course will be delivered …
View course details “Introduction to New Testament Greek II”
Course Description Learn the foundational vocabulary, morphology, grammar, and syntax you need in order to translate large portions of the Greek New Testament by the end of the summer. The pace is rapid and the workload is heavy, but many students find the immersion experience to be richly rewarding. Live only: This course will be delivered …
View course details “Introduction to New Testament Greek I”
Course Description Learn the basic morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew, laying the foundations for a lifetime of reading the original text of the Old Testament. Techniques will first involve reading and writing, and then listening, speaking, and acting. Deepen your connections to the language to sustain both long-term retention and fluency of reading. …
View course details “Introductory Old Testament Hebrew I”
Course Description Poet. Warrior. Shepherd. Assassin. Worshipper. Adulterer. A man after God’s own heart, yet deeply flawed. Despite his shortcomings, everything about David—his character, his prayers, his relationships, his mistakes—demands full, prayerful attention. Enter into the David story, reflecting on the life of this real man and leader. Ponder the nature of David’s relationship with …
View course details “With Skillful Hands and Integrity of Heart: Leadership Lessons from David”
Course Description Using Scripture and historical examples from the church, this experiential course examines some of the primary dynamics for spiritual maturity. Explore the nature of grace, integration of head and heart, and a variety of ways of experiencing God. Delve into key practices: attending to the Holy Spirit, praying with Jesus and Scripture, contemplation …
View course details “Hungering for God: Dynamics of Spiritual Growth”
Course Description Note: This course has replaced SPIR 510: Seasons of Renewal This course will focus on the sayings of Jesus as recorded in all four Gospels – both the attractive (consider the lilies) and the challenging (sell all you own). Students will approach these sayings through the lenses of both scholarship and poetry, including …
View course details “Poetic Meditations on the Teachings of Jesus”
Course Description Explore and interpret New Testament texts that bear on contemporary questions about sex and gender, marriage and singleness. Using contemporary concerns related to embodiment, sexuality, gender dysphoria and the like as a jumping-off point, listen as key passages of the New Testament speak to—and also query, subvert, and transform—some of our current ways …
View course details “Male and Female in Christ”
Led by Roger Housden How do an artist’s paintings speak to our perceptions of self, beauty, vision, and meaning? This question has fascinated Roger Housden for years, and was the catalyst for his book How Rembrandt Reveals Your Beautiful Imperfect Self. Many of you know Roger from five popular Spirituality & Practice e-courses on poetry. …
View course details “Revelations of 12 Master Artists”
Are you a leader of a faith community committed to nurturing your own faith, growing in your understanding of the missional context around you, and networking with other ministry leaders? Are you passionate about mission in the Canadian context? If so, you are invited to apply to be part of the first cohort of participants …
View course details “Diploma in Missional Leadership”
