The Ministerial Leadership Committee of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains is sponsoring a course titled Faith Seeking Understanding: A Short Introduction to Christian Theology. This course will be held Friday through Sunday, February 24-25, 2012. This course will be taught by Margaret McManis, Associate Professor of Historical and Theological Studies at the American Baptist Seminary of the West, and held at the Region office located at 9085 E. Mineral Circle Suite 170, Centennial, CO 80112. A course syllabus with text requirements is attached.
This seven-session course provides an introduction and opportunity for discussion regarding the following foundational aspects of Christian theology:
1. The Task of Christian Theology
2. Christianity’s Earliest Theologians: Paul and the Four Evangelists
3. Christology and the Old Testament
4. Christology: The Person and Work of Christ
5. Ecclesiology: “The Church is Not Incidental To God’s Purposes”
During the course sessions, participants will explore these topics through a combination of lecture, film, individual reflection, small group activity, and large group discussion. Cost is as follows:
• $275.00 which includes housing and meals
• $125.00 which includes meals only
This course is open to everyone — new preachers, pastors, evangelists, and laity and it will also fulfill requirements for ABCRM Regional Ordination.
Register by using this registration form. See also course syllabus. Registration deadline is Friday, February 10, 2012.
Dates still to be determined
More classes to be added soon.
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