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BL533 Gospel of Mark

An exegetical exploration of the Gospel of Mark which examines the structure of the Gospel, the main lines of the story, places and times, the relationship of the characters, the function of the questions, and what the narrator really wants to say through his story....

BL529 Gospel According to Matthew

An overview of the theology and narrative shaping of the first gospel, using close readings of selected texts. Particular attention is paid to Matthew’s vision for discipleship, the church, and Christian life and witness.

BL525 Art of the Sabbath

In this course we will explore the biblical and theological context of the Sabbath and its historical development throughout the Old and New Testaments as well as in Jewish and Christian practice up until today, with a view toward how Sabbath practice can inform and...

BL523 Joshua and the Paradox of Grace

Explore the book of Joshua as an entryway into the historical and theological issues surrounding Israel’s struggle to claim its God-given inheritance in the Land of Canaan. We’ll seek distinctive ways to read this book as the Church and discover ways to live into this...