This course is for laity and clergy who want to have a dialogue with scripture, even if they’ve never before thought of the Bible as a discussion. While the book provides a new framework for looking at repeating themes in scripture, the course will also teach us how to take this information back to our local church, deepening our ability to be in dialogue with the Bible and with each other.
Learners are required to obtain this book: Sacred Tension by William Brown
In addition to Blackboard interactions, 2 required Zoom meetings will be held: one on Monday in the first week at 8pm Eastern time and one on Thursday in the second week at 8pm Eastern time. The meetings will not be recorded but a required assignment will be given for those unable to attend a meeting.
This class has been approved by Discipleship Ministries as an advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries.
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $105
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, required
Certification and Series: Yes (Lay Servant Ministries)
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About the Instructor
Rev. Beth Perry has been an instructor at BeADisciple since 2010. As a lover of scripture’s depth, she brings to this course her appreciation for the book – Sacred Tension – and the biblical perspective the book offers – as well as decades of teaching experience. Beth is passionate about empowering others through education and training.
Past Learners Said…
“The book was excellent in presenting the information and making connections between scripture passages that I never would have made on my own. I really enjoyed the challenge that presented…”
“Now I have a greater sense for the context of scripture, the people in the time and place of the passages.”
“The Bible is so very rich that I am constantly amazed at what I’ve missed in my readings! I suspect that it will continue to amaze me even if I read it every day until my last day on earth!”
“I appreciated the ability to study the scriptures with an eye toward major themes and questions tackled by multiple
texts across a wide span of time.”
“The course instructor was awesome, attentive, knowledgeable, and flexible while demonstrating she wanted us to
grasp and grow from the content.”
