What is the core of Christian faith? Is it reasonable for modern people? In ten inspiring lessons, the well-known biblical scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright offers a fresh presentation of the timeless truths of Christianity. Lessons expand on the themes of Wright’s acclaimed book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense and are appropriate for established believers and seekers alike. Learners will also need a copy of the book Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense.
Lessons include multiple streaming video segments. Students will be assigned daily readings, reflection questions and activities, and are expected to contribute regularly to online discussion forums with the instructor and other learners.
Lessons include:
- Introduction to Simply Christian
- Justice & Spirituality
- Relationships & Beauty
- God
- Israel
- Jesus
- The Holy Spirit
- Worship & Prayer
- Scripture
- Church & New Creation
2.2 CEUs are available.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 10
Price: $100
CEUs: 2.2
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: No
Certification or Series: Yes (Wesley Academy for Advanced Christian Studies)
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Past Students Said…
“I was introduced to one of the finest books on Christianity I have ever read. Well written and insightful.”
“This was a very in-depth class and it caused me to consider things I never examined before; I will need to go back and re-read the book as there is a lot of content discussed in the chapters.”
“The reading selection provided a good framework to explore the topic.”
About the Instructor
Kysten Ellison has been a health educator for over twenty years and has been an online instructor for educators. She obtained a BS in Community Health and Human Services, a certificate in counseling specializing in both nutrition and drug/alcohol addiction, a MS in Special Education, she is a NYS certified Paralegal specializing in special education advocacy, she is a certified medical scribe, she is certified in Integrated Attachment Theory (IAT), she is a certified Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church, and she is pursuing her certification as a Certified Lay Minister (Assisting Minister). Ms. Ellison is a certified health educator for grades K–12. She currently teaches health on the middle school and high school level in the Middle Country School District and facilitates many health-related courses on the graduate level. Ms. Ellison has experience as an Adjunct Professor at Stony Brook University and has taught courses for health professionals such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, nurses, and physicians.
About the Program Director
Dr. Michael Beardslee began working for the Institute for Discipleship and BeADisciple in early 2016, developing and facilitating courses for what was then called the Wesley Lay Academy. Following a stint as the Institute for Discipleship’s Visiting Scholar at Southwestern College, he continued his work at BeADisciple.com. Michael now serves as the Wesley Academy’s program director.
Michael earned his Ph.D. from Fuller Seminary, under the mentorship of renowned Pentecostal theologian Amos Yong. Michael’s interests lie at the intersection of theology and culture, with his dissertation exploring the concept of orthodoxy as it pertains to a globalized world. Prior writings were featured in Breaking the Marriage Idol by Kutter Callaway (IVP, 2018), and in the scholarly journals Religion and Theology and Studies in World Christianity. Before his doctoral work, Michael received an M.A. from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and a Th.M. in systematic theology from Trinity International University.
