Special emphasis will be placed on practical skills in personal management, scheduling, prioritization, as well as the leadership of committees. Presents an inductive study of selected literary units, major themes, text and canon. Class not open to students who have enrolled in BIL 1220. As the first major section of the Bible, Torah is foundational to the rest of the Biblical witness. The stories contained in this extensive segment feature the fortunes and misfortunes of Israel, the people through whom God is attempting to bless the world.
Application is made to today's life of faith.
Class not open to students who have enrolled in BIL 1220. A major revolution in society's and the church's views of Jesus would occur if he were allowed to speak and act on his own terms. Acts is also the New Testament's compelling introduction to Paul and his letters. We will study together the historical, literary and theological contours of Acts, especially to learn about Paul, as preparation and background for a careful survey of Paul's writings and reflection on the practical importance of his thought for today's Christian. An in-depth study of a selected book of the Bible or the study of a particular theme of the Bible.