Virginia Theological Seminary has a series of “always available” courses available at the link provided. Here is what they say about them: “Lifelong Learning provides continuous opportunities for theological education in the service of faithful leadership. It is for the committed and the curious, lay and clergy eager to claim and explore their Christian vocations …
View course details “Collection of Lifelong Learning Courses”
The link provided goes to their YouTube channel, which provides a good number of presentations on the topics of addiction and faith.
An in-depth examination of the Christian doctrines of creation, fall, and redemption as articulated over history and across cultures. Issues considered include image of God, the infinite and the finite, conceptions of the fall, the existence of suffering, and the meaning of atonement and redemption. Prerequisite: TH 501
An exegetical study of the books of Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, and Ecclesiastes. These books will be examined for their contents, theological messages, poetic styles, and settings within the wisdom literature genre in the Ancient Near East as well as their impact on and relevance to contemporary issues. Prerequisite: OT 502 or NT 502 …
View course details “The Wisdom Literature”
An introduction to Old Testament studies and exegetical skills through the study of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
This course is designed to equip individuals to become more intentional about engaging in intercultural interactions. In the ongoing quest to value “others” and their “otherness,” worldview differences are explored and habits for assessing and reengineering long held values are examined. Approaches for adjusting to and working with individuals with different cultural perspectives are investigated. …
View course details “Intercultural Competence”
This course is an overview of the history of Christianity from the time of the early Church to the present. Considers the development of Christian ideas and institutions within their corresponding social, cultural and political contexts, meets influential Christians, discovers devotional treasures, and encounters the diverse traditions that have shaped and been shaped by the …
View course details “History of Global Christianity”
Suffering is experienced both individually and in communities all over the world. How does Scripture help us to understand the nature of suffering and how to respond to suffering? How is the Christian hope understood in light of suffering? This course will explore how Scripture addresses these questions. Examining the powerful message of the Old …
View course details “Biblical Theology of Suffering & Hope”
A Hybrid Event Attend In-Person in Bloomington, MN, or Virtually On-line Up to 9 CEUs Available About the Conference “This is a professional conference for faith leaders to learn about addiction and how to best respond. Everyone is welcome as we strive to educate faith communities with what they need to help those addicted.” …
View course details “Conference: Addiction & Faith with a focus on Trauma”
The website link should take you to a listing of all the upcoming events for the Centre.
