Thank you for considering Western Theological Seminary in your adult education program.
Our faculty members offer a wide variety of one- to six-session courses in areas of their special interest. You are also invited to work with a professor to design a course that fits your congregation's particular needs.
To schedule a course, contact the faculty member directly at 1-800-392-8554 or 616-392-8555, or fax 616-392-7717.
Please book courses early; schedules fill quickly!
- Carol Bechtel - Professor of Old Testament
- Thomas A. Boogaart - Professor of Old Testament
- George Brown, Jr. - Professor of Christian Education and Associate Dean
- Timothy L. Brown - Henry Bast Professor of Preaching
- Donald J. Bruggink - James A.H. Cornell Professor of Historical Theology Emeritus
- Steven Chase - Associate Professor of Christian Spirituality
- Matthew Floding - Director of Formation for Ministry
- Jaco Hamman - Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care
- I. John Hesselink - Albertus C. Van Raalte Professor of Systematic Theology Emeritus
- George R. Hunsberger - Dean of Journey and Professor of Congregational Mission
- Christopher B. Kaiser - Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology
- Paul M. Smith - Director of Beardslee Library & Associate Professor of Theological Bibliography
- David Stubbs - Assistant Professor of Ethics and Theology
- Leanne Van Dyk - Professor of Reformed Theology
- Robert E. Van Voorst - Professor of New Testament
- Dennis N. Voskuil - President and Professor of Church History
Carol Bechtel - Professor of Old Testament
| Above and Beyond the Call of Duty: A Study of the Book of Ruth | 2-4 sessions |
| For Such a Time as This: A Study of the Book of Esther | 3-4 sessions |
| Hallelujah! The Bible and Handel's Messiah | (Advent) 4 sessions - (Lent) 6 sessions |
| Sowing Tears; Reaping Joy: The Bible and Brahm's Requiem | 6-7 sessions |
| Mountains and Valleys: Psalms for Life | 1-6 sessions |
| What are We Doing Here? Worship in a Reformed Context | 4 sessions |
| Struggles of Faith: The Book of Job | March 10 |
| Grades for Winter Semester Available | 3-5 sessions |
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George R. Hunsberger - Dean of Journey and Professor of Congregational Mission
| Features of the Missional Church | 1 day seminar |
| The Church Between Gospel and Culture | 1 day seminar |
| People of the Reign of God | 1 day seminar |
| Evangelism in the 21st Century | 1 day seminar |
Back To Top Christopher B. Kaiser - Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology
David Stubbs - Assistant Professor of Ethics and Theology
| Christian Views on War | Length of events negotiable |
| Union with Christ | Length of events negotiable |
| John Calvin and His Theology | Length of events negotiable |
| Worship and Ethics | Length of events negotiable |
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Leanne Van Dyk - Professor of Reformed Theology & Academic Dean
| How are We Saved? Understanding the Cross of Jesus Christ | 3 sessions |
| The Sacraments: God's Promises Painted in a Picture | 2 sessions |
| Hand in Glove: How Worship Shapes Theology and Theology Shapes Worship | 3 sessions |
| Highlights of Reformed Theology | 2 sessions |
Back To Top Robert E. Van Voorst - Professor of New Testament
| The Sermon on the Mount | 4-6 sessions |
| The Acts of the Apostles | 4-8 sessions |
| The Book of Revelation | 4-6 sessions |
| Christianity and other Religions | 2-4 sessions |
| Difficult Issues Facing the Church: Homosexuality, Religious Pluralism, and Ecumenical Relations | 3 sessions |
| The Gospel of Luke | 4-8 sessions |
| Humor in the Christian Life | 1-2 sessions |
| Understanding Islam | 3-4 sessions |
All times are adjustable.
Most topics can be done in 1 or 2 days on retreats or in conferences.
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Dennis N. Voskuil - President and Professor of Church History
| The Church Faces the 21st Century | 2-4 sessions |
| History of the RCA | 2-4 sessions |
| The Reformation | 2-4 sessions |
| Latter Day Saints | 1-2 sessions |
| Pentecostal Church | 2-4 sessions |
| Who are the Evangelicals? | 2-4 sessions |
| American Pentecostalism | 2-4 sessions |
| Strangers in the Land | 2-4 sessions |
| Calvinism in an Armenian Culture | 2-4 sessions |
| Robert Schuller Revisited | 1-2 sessions |
| Positive Thinking in American Popular Religion | 2-4 sessions |
Back To Top To schedule a course, contact the faculty member directly. Call Western Seminary, 1-800-392-8554 or 616-392-8555, or fax 616-392-7717.