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As we look toward 2024, we have two classes on timely topics for the church, Inclusive Language for God and Encountering Judaism.
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Upcoming Classes:
The Psalms for Justice-Seekers and Peacemakers
The Psalms for Justice-Seekers and Peacemakers With Clint McCann, Facilitator Thursdays, April 18 & 25, May 2 & 9, 2024 6:30pm – 8:00pm CST via ZOOM The Psalms for Justice-Seekers and Peacemakers Registration: $55 REGISTER The Book Of Psalms Has For Centuries Been A Source Of Comfort, Consolation, And Encouragement For Jews And Christians. It
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The Psalms for Justice-Seekers and Peacemakers
The Psalms for Justice-Seekers and Peacemakers With Clint McCann, Facilitator Thursdays, April 18 & 25, May 2 & 9, 2024 6:30pm – 8:00pm CST via ZOOM The Psalms for Justice-Seekers and Peacemakers Registration: $55 REGISTER The Book Of Psalms Has For Centuries Been A Source Of Comfort, Consolation, And Encouragement For Jews And Christians. It
Encountering Judaism
Encountering Judaism With Maharat Rori Picker Neiss Thursdays 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29 6:30pm – 8:00pm CST Encountering Judaism Registration: $50 REGISTER NOW At a time when the world is witnessing a shocking rise an anti-Jewish hatred and an increase in polarization, it is more important than ever before for our Christian communities to reach out
The Gospel According to St. Mark
The Gospel According to st. mark With Dr. Tyler Atkinson Previously Recorded Zoom Class (Original air dates: November 1, 8, and 15, 2023 from 9:30am – 11:30am) The Gospel According to St. Mark Registration: $45 REGISTER NOW TO VIEW This three-week class on the Gospel according to St. Mark examined the major themes in the
New Research on Mary Magdalene
New Research on Mary Magdalene Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in New Testament at Villanova University New Research on Mary MagdaleneBy Dr Elizabeth Schrader Polczer, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in New Testament at Villanova University Registration: $25 REGISTER NOW Mary Magdalene has long been a misunderstood and controversial character in the New Testament and
Lament and Sustenance Registration
Lament and Sustenance in the COVID-19 Wilderness series REGISTER NOW The video series we present here for use by individuals or study groups is of timeless value. It was originally titled Lament and Sustenance in the COVID-19 Wilderness and offered in June 2020.While there will be some references to this disastrous pandemic, the teaching provided
Previous Classes:
Themes in the Gospel of Luke
Themes in the Gospel of Luke, taught by Dr. Eunyung Lim This class explores a set of main themes and key passages in the Gospel of Luke, aiming to contextualize them in our contemporary context as we prepare for Year C this fall. Focusing on stories about women, children, and social outcasts, we will learn
Intersectionality
Intersectionality Taught by Dr. Linda Thomas, Full Professor of Theology and Anthropology at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago The concept of Intersectionality considers overlapping oppressions, such as race, class, gender, sexuality, ableism, and many other things, as they are experienced and suffered by marginalized persons. This concept is a vital tool to name multiple, intersecting
Lutheran Confessions
Lutheran ConfessionsTaught by Dr. Chris Repp, Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church in Champaign, IL Registration: $75 to audit Registration: $150 to meet PMA or SAM requirements. What we believe about God affects how we talk about God. How we talk about God determines whether we proclaim the gospel or some other message that is not faithful
Faith in Public Life
Womanist Musings on Faith, Democracy and #BlackLivesMatter for the ChurchTaught by Dr Linda Thomas, Full Professor of Theology and Anthropology via Zoom. Dr. Thomas will make presentations on three topics of interest in our Public Church series: October 23 Faith and Democracy November 6 Black Embodiment Over and Against White Supremacy November 13 Theological Education
Stand Your Ground Bible Study
Stand Your Ground Bible Study – An Introduction to Womanist Theology Registration Closed This study is an introduction to Womanist theology, a way of understanding God and the Bible from the experiences of Black women in the United States. We will discuss this theological movement’s origins, its commitments to justice for Black women (as well
Jesus and the Gospels
Jesus and the Gospels, taught by Dr. Fred Niedner The early Christians took four “gospels” that tell Jesus’ story into their canon and almost immediately struggled with “harmonizing” them. Still today, some attempt to force these four voices into a single melodic line of the sort some of us remember hearing read every year during
Previous Classes 2020:
Lutheran Confessions – Dr. Robert Kolb
Christian Decision-Making in the Digital Age – Rev. Amy Zeittlow
Wrestling with the Old Testament Texts (Ordinary Time) –Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker
Lament and Sustenance in the COVID-19 Wilderness –Dr. Fred Niedner
Church History: The Story of Christianity –Dr. Chris Repp (co-sponsored w/Central
Southern Illinois Synod)
Themes in the Gospel of Mark – Dr. Mark Allen Powell
