As previously noted, I am teaching Old Testament Survey (BIB 1003), Hermeneutics, aka Biblical interpretation (TEO 1013), and Genesis (BIB 1013). Bill Schwarz, Academic Dean, is teaching Self Care in Ministry (REL 1013), Christian Social Ethics (TEO 2003), co-teaching Academic Discourse (ENG 1011) and assisting with Introduction to Couple and Family Counseling (PSY 2033).
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Fall 2010 Classes
June 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Western Christian College
Here are the classes I am teaching this fall at Western Christian College: Survey of the Old Testament (Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm) Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation) (Wednesdays, 9 am – 12 noon) Genesis (Thursdays, 9am – 12 noon) Classes begin on Tuesday, September 14th. If you are interested in any (or all) of these classes, [...]
Team Gambia
May 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Western Christian College
Four students, each of whom were in my classes at Western Christian College this past academic year, are in the Republic of The Gambia, for six weeks on a Let’s Start Talking mission trip. Kendra, Corinne, Justin, and Trevor are the first ever LST team to go to the Gambia. They are providing regular updates [...]
Why Social Justice is a Hot Topic in Churches
December 3rd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Bible and Theology, Western Christian College
The college team at Western Christian College, of which I am a member, is researching the viability and marketability of a certificate or diploma program in Christian Social Justice. In that regard, the video below is Dr. Joel Hunter’s musings on the question as to why social justice has become such a hot topic among [...]
End of Semester Encouragement
December 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Geek, Western Christian College
As the Fall Semester enters its final days here at Western Christian College, I have changed the wallpaper on my laptop to the following: I’ve encouraged my students to do the same. Get it for your own desktop from the great collection of free wallpapers, themes, and icons at InterfaceLIFT.
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Winter 2010 @ WCC
November 24th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Western Christian College
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 [...]
Welcome to the New Dean
July 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Western Christian College
Bill Schwarz is the new Academic Dean of Western Christian College. Bill’s commitment to teamwork and collegiality has made our first month of working together very enjoyable. Bill is currently completing his Th.D. in pastoral theology at the Toronto School of Theology where he is focusing on pastoral self-care. His M.T.S. thesis at Conrad Grebel [...]
Fall 09 Classes
July 8th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Western Christian College
Here are the classes that I will be teaching this fall at Western Christian College: BIB 113 — A Survey of the OT An introduction to the history, culture, literature, and theology of the Old Testament. In addition to understanding the Old Testament within its original setting, we will also give attention to how the [...]
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A ευλογία for Stan Helton
June 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Western Christian College
This is a good word for Stan Helton, Assistant Professor of Bible and Academic Dean at Western Christian College since 2003. Although he has already packed up his office, Stan’s last official day is the end of the month. I first met Stan in the mid-80′s when we were both students at Preston Road School [...]
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