Jeremiah & Daniel

Dr. Tremper Longman, III (Click here for his biography)

Mon to Fri, Jan 29 - Feb 02 • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (2 Credit Hrs)

The course studies two enigmatic and fascinating books. One, Jeremiah, comes from the second part of the Hebrew Bible, the Prophets (/Nebi'im/), while the second, Daniel, comes from the third part, the Writings (/Ketubim/). These books will be studied from a historical, literary, and theological perspective. Generically, Jeremiah is a prophet and Daniel is an apocalyptic seer.

Focus will be on original meaning, contemporary significance and the hermeneutical principles that allow us living at the beginning of the third millennium AD to appropriate these ancient books.

Addictions

Sharon Hersh (Click here for her biography)

Mon to Fri, Jan 08 - Jan 12 • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (3 Credit Hrs)

You will explore the addictive processes associated with chemical dependencies and other addictions. You will also address issues related to addictions, such as family dynamics, structure, roles, and codependency. There is a class capacity of 40 students.

NOTE: this course is much more than an opportunity for cognitive input about the topics. It involves frank, self-reflective discussions of addictions and sexuality. You will be invited into self-examination and personal sharing with the larger group.

Pastoral and Social Ethics

Dr. Mark E. Ross (Click here for his biography)

Mon to Fri, Jan 15 - Jan 19 • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (3 Credit Hrs)

You will explore important aspects of Christian life and ministry through an introduction to terminology, major views, and problems in the study of ethics as well as a biblical basis for morality. Basic concerns and current issues in social ethics are covered.

Additional highlight courses

Judges - Poets – Bruce K. Waltke
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from Jan 08 – Feb 02 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (4 Credit Hrs)

You will discover an overview of the literature, history, and themes of Judges through Song of Solomon. Gain a solid grasp of the relevance these books have for the church and world today.

ST IV: Ecclesiology & Sacraments - John V. Fesko
Mon to Fri, January 22 - January 26 • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (2 Credit Hrs)

You will explore the important, controversial and sometimes overlooked theological topics of ecclesiology and sacraments. Come eager to discern the Scriptural basis for your convictions and practices.