Followers of Jesus are called to examine their own discipleship by using Mark’s description of Jesus’ disciples as a mirror. According to this Gospel, Jesus’ disciples weren’t all that good at their calling, but he doesn’t give up on them, even at the low point of Mark’s story. There is hope for Jesus-followers beyond the worst of failures. A disciplined reading of Mark’s gospel will give you a non-judgmental opportunity to reflect on your own walk with Jesus, in company of others doing the same.
In addition to Blackboard interactions there will be a required three-hour Zoom session on Tuesday evening from 6:30 – 9:30 eastern time. It will not be recorded. In that session, we will review participants’ Discussion Board work from Monday; then move on to a curated reading of the hinge of Mark’s story. We will continue reading through Mark’s story of Jesus teaching his disciples as they travel toward Jerusalem.
This course is eligible for 0.5 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 1
Price: $50
CEUs: 0.5
Required books: No
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, required
Certification or Series: No
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About the Instructor
Ron McCreary earned a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology in1984. He has been working with Scripture for 30 years as a preacher and teacher in local congregations. As an occasional iconoclast himself who roots for the underdog, Ron loves Mark. He points out that John Wesley considered Mark an inferior copy of Matthew. But Mark is sparse and direct, and almost always close to the ground. Scholars think Mark wrote in the middle of the disasters of Jerusalem in 70 CE, the earliest Gospel, giving the account credibility. In this course Ron will be trying to give learners new things to think about and encouragement to do the thinking, things their prior background may not have provided.
