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Upcoming Courses
Fall: September 15-October 13, 2008
Winter: January 26-February 23, 2009
Spring: March 23-April 20, 2009
Desert Spirituality 
Fall: September 15-October 13, 2008
Course Time: MONDAY EVENING 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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This course centers on the spirituality of the Early Church. Desert spirituality is both Biblical and theological. It is a spirituality that is ancient and at the same time speaks to us today because it is practical and full of wisdom.
Faculty:
Lois Farag, Assistant Professor of Early Church History
Gospel of Mark - Webcast available
Fall: September 15-October 13, 2008
Course Time: MONDAY EVENING 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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The shortest and earliest of the written gospels, Mark's fast paced story of Jesus begins and ends with surprising abruptness. Throughout his Gospel, Mark weaves a challenging set of narratives, sayings and parables to bring us into the presence of a Savior both mysterious and determined.
Faculty:
Sarah Henrich, Professor of New Testament
Making Faith Sense in Times of Election
Fall: September 15-October 13, 2008
Course Time: MONDAY AFTERNOON 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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This course focuses on the challenges facing people of faith in the midst of an election year. Questions will be asked and answered, including "Are there ways to be in conversation about divisive topics that lead to a new understanding?" and "Is what the media reports about 'faith' and 'the vote' really accurate?
Seminar Leaders: Faculty: Gary Simpson, Professor of Systematic Theology
Faculty:
Mary Hess, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Angels Past and Present
Winter: January 26-February 23, 2009
Course Time: MONDAY AFTERNOON 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Have you ever met an angel? Some people have, and others may have seen or talked with an angel without knowing it. We will learn what the Bible says about angels and hear how people have experienced angels---in the Bible, in history and in the present time.
Seminar Leader: Michael Rogness, professor emeritus of preaching
The Rise and Impact of World Christianity
Winter: January 26-February 23, 2009
Course Time: MONDAY EVENING 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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In 1900, two-thirds of Christians lived in Europe and North America; today two-thirds of all Christians live in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The effects of this immense shift are only beginning to be felt, but it is one of the most important transitions in Christian history. We will examine the ways in which this shift has developed, and the nature of the newer Christian communities that have been developed. We will also look into the effects that this shift might have on North American Christianity.
Faculty:
Mark Granquist, Visiting Professor of Church History
Toward and Understanding of Islam - Webcast Available
Winter: January 26-February 23, 2009
Course Time: MONDAY EVENING 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Islam has become the second largest religion in the world. What do Muslims believe? How has Islam spread? How diverse is the expression of Islam in the world today? What have been some of the abiding contributions of Islamic culture to the world as we know it? In what ways have some of the churches in the world responded to challenges of living in an Islamic environment? These are some of the questions we will begin to explore in this class.
Faculty:
Steven Haggmark, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and Christian Mission and World Religions
A Walk Through the Old Testament
Spring: March 23-April 20, 2009
Course Time: MONDAY EVENING 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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The "Old" Testament is the only Bible Jesus, Paul, and the Gospel writers ever had. Understanding what the Old Testament has to say, when, why, and how it was said are crucial questions for understanding the "New" Testament. When the disciples on the Emmaus Road wanted to understand what the events of Jesus' life meant, our Lord referred them to "Moses . . . all the prophets . . . and the scriptures" that is the "Old Testament (Luke 24:27). This class will provide an overview of what those disciples learned as they searched the scriptures by looking at crucial texts and themes from the Bible Jesus used.
Faculty:
Mark Throntveit, Professor of Old Testament
Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Introduction to Theology - Webcast Available
Spring: March 23-April 20, 2009
Course Time: MONDAY EVENING 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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When people heard that Humor and Theology had started dating each other, they whispered, "It'll never work. The two are just not a good match for each other." When Humor and Theology got engaged…and then married, the skepticism only grew more intense, "Can these two really live together?" But it turns out that Humor and Theology, in fact, are great partners. In the tradition of Martin Luther, who both knew a good joke and a good theological distinction, this course will draw on humor to explore many of the basic concepts of the Christian faith, focusing on what the church has found most important in its central theological concepts.
Faculty:
Rolf Jacobson, Associate Professor of Old Testament
Suffering and Hope in the Bible
Spring: March 23-April 20, 2009
Course Time: MONDAY AFTERNOON 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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The Bible is a very important resource for understanding and coping with suffering. We will look at several parts of the Bible that deal with this question, especially Psalms and Job. Finally, we will look for words of hope that are able to sustain people in times of suffering.
Seminar Leader: Dan Simundson, professor emeritus of Old Testament
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