COMING
THIS FALL
RELIGION AND LIFE 2009
2010
Fall Session
BUDDHIST
AND CHRISTIAN ETHICS
Sept. 2 The Foundations of Christian Ethics
Oct. 7 The Foundations of Buddhist Ethics
Nov. 4 Buddhist and Christian Ethics: Contrast and Comparison
Dec. 2 Buddhist and Christian Ethics: Supplements and Complements
Spring Session
THE
OTHER GOSPELS
Jan. 6 The Sayings of Q The Shadow Source of Luke and Matthew
Feb. 3 The Gospel of Thomas Saying Source of the Synoptic Gospels
Mar. 3 Gnosticism and the Infancy Gospel of Thomas
Apr. 7 The Gospel of Mary
May 5 The Infancy Gospel of James and the Gospel of Peter
Recommended Reading The Complete Gospels, Robert J. Miller, editor
Dinner is served at 6:00 P.M. We gather in Fellowship Hall
Childcare provided.
The cost is $7.00 per session for dinner. We ask that everyone pre-register for the entire session if you are dining with us.
THE
CONGREGATIONAL WAY
An
Introduction to Congregationalism and Membership
Whether you are a new guest at University Congregational Church or a charter member you will find this introduction to Congregationalism and membership an informative overview of the history, theology, and polity of our church. We offer this class twice a year.
Nov. 1 & Mar. 7 The History and Theology of Congregationalism in the Church of England, Colonial America, and Contemporary times
Nov. 8 & Mar. 17 Congregational Polity (how we do things), what we expect of membership, and what can members expect from the church and minister
Nov. 15 & Mar. 21 Meet our Leadership, including moderator, Christian Educator, administrative staff and the presidents of our various boards; learn about the mission, goals and programs of the church
Ministers Bible Study Class
Fall 2009
How We Got the Bible
Rev. Dr. Gary Blaine
Sept. 13 The Hebrew Canon and the Samaritan Canon
Sept. 20 The Development of the New Testament It all starts with Paul
Sept. 27 The Emerging Canon in the Early Church
Oct. 4 The Apostolic Fathers from Irenaeus to Augustine
Oct. 11 From the Latin Fathers to Luther and the Reformation
Oct 18 John Wycliffe and the King James Version of the Bible
Oct. 25 The Closing of the Canon Challenges and Pitfalls to Revelation
Winter 2010
Paul Enigma, Theologian, Founder
Rev. Dr. Gary Blaine
Jan. 10 The Hellenization of the Ancient World and Its Lasting Impact on Christianity
Jan. 17 The Emerging Christian Community in the Roman Empire
Jan. 24 Pauls Life and Writings
Jan. 31 Paul and the Lordship of Jesus Christ
Feb. 7 Paul and the Justification of Faith
Feb. 14 Paul: Christ Crucified
Feb. 21 Paul: Life Together
Feb. 28 Our Issues with Paul and How We Appropriate Him Today
Suggested Reading The First Paul by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan
Spring 2010
Living the Questions
Rev. Dr. Meredyth Bellows*
March and April Living the Questions is a DVD based Curriculum that explores how contemporary Christians can engage their faith with intellectual integrity and awe.
Themes are broken into three broad categories:
I. Invitation to Journey including how we can take the Bible seriously, thinking theologically, challenges facing Progressive Christians
II. Reclaiming the World examines how we restore relationships, the problems of evil and violence, the myth of redemptive violence
III. Call to Covenant proposes a Kingdom without walls, realizing Gods vision through social justice, and the compassion of Jesus ministry
Contributors to this vibrant discussion include Marcus Borg, Walter Brueggemann, Amy Jill Levine, Matthew Fox, Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, and John Shelby Spong.
The Rev. Dr. Meredyth Bellows has served as chaplain in various hospitals and prisons in Kansas. She was the first chaplain of the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado; wrote all of the policies and procedures for the Pastoral Care Department. Dr. Bellows earned a B.A. in microbiology at Emporia State University, M. Div. at Claremont School of Theology, and her D. Min. at Phillips Theological Seminary. A Congregation Minister, she served as Associate Minister at Plymouth Congregational Church from 2001 2007.