Here are the courses that I am teaching in the Winter Semester at Western Christian College:
BIB 143 A Survey of the New Testament
The New Testament documents were written to address concerns and challenges that the earliest Christians faced. Because the texts answered those questions so well, they have continued to serve as the basic point of reference for successive generations of Christians who faced the same or new challenges. A Survey of the New Testament considers how the texts continue to give Christians their identity, vision, mission, and hope. Time: Mondays 9am – Noon
BIB 303 New Testament Elective: The Gospel of Mark
Although it is the shortest Gospel, the Gospel of Mark has a unique point of view. It also has a powerful message: Mark calls the church to radical, self-sacrificing discipleship that conforms to the pattern of the suffering, self-giving Christ. This study covers the message of Mark from its meaning in its own time to the way modern readers can go about making the message their own. Time: Thursdays, 9am – Noon
TEO 143 Thinking Theologically
Theology is not an option. It is a vital, practical skill by which people can make sense of real life situations and fulfill their intellectual callings as Christians. Thinking Theologically will help you to explore your own theological roots and advance to a greater appreciation and wider application of your theological convictions. Time: Wednesdays, 9am – Noon
Other Winter 2010 Courses:
COM 113 Introduction to Communication
MIS 203 Introduction to Anthropology & Cross Cultural Communication
REL 103 Self Care in Ministry
REL 123 Beyond the Walls: Ministry Among the Marginalized
REL 133 Christian Ministry
TEO 253 Theology of Peace
Download and view Course Descriptions (PDF) and the Semester Timetable (PDF)
Darrell, Great line up of classes. I can see you enjoying everyone of the classes you will teach. I was able to attend SBL this year since it was here; it was Rachel's first SBL as well and she and I attended MacMaster's dinner last evening where I met Stanley Porter, Craig Blomberg and Craig Keener were both in attendance.Stan
SBL in NOLA was certainly a great opportunity for y'all. I can't wait for the day when it comes to Regina
In regard to the classes, I am very much aware that the Gospel of Mark is your territory, so I will tread very carefully. The NT Survey and the Thinking Theologically are essentially new courses. Whoever said that teaching experience amounts to teaching the same classes repeatedly hasn't been in my shoes!