CURRENT & UPCOMING COURSES

Doctrine of Christ

The Rev. Dr. (ABD) Brittain Brewer

Master of Divinity Program Course
2 credits | March 25-June 8, 2024 | Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (PST)

An examination of the doctrine of Christ in Scripture, the history of redemption, the Church, and the Christian life. Attention given to the doctrine of Christ in the Reformed tradition and other Christian perspectives today. The class approaches the doctrine of Christ exegetically, theologically, and historically, addressing specific challenges to an orthodox and Reformed Christology. Roughly two-thirds of each class is devoted to lecture, while the final third is spent discussing the primary text(s) assigned for the day with the aid of student seminar papers.

Gospels and Acts

The Rev. Dr. Sebastian Smolarz

Master of Divinity Program Course
2 credits | April 6-June 8, 2024 | Select Saturdays,* 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (PST)

An introduction to the four Gospels, especially the Synoptic Gospels, and the book of Acts. Attention is given to the life and message of Jesus, the early church, the Gospel’s Jewish and Roman contexts, their shared and distinctive theological emphases, pastoral purposes, and ecclesiastical and eschatological perspectives. This course meets in four intensive sessions:

Global Missions

A Roundtable Discussion with Missionaries
Church Enrichment Course

Dr. Roy Alden Atwood, Facilitator
Non-credit | April 4-June 1, 2024 (revised dates), Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PST; select Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. PST

This non-credit enrichment course is a roundtable discussion with current and former Christian missionaries about the work and challenges of missions around the world. It is intended for church leaders and congregants interested in global missions. The roundtable addresses the biblical and theological foundations of missions, historical and contemporary challenges, and the best practices for local congregations involved with missions. The discussions will touch on how churches can improve what they do in sponsoring and sending missionaries abroad.