Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School will offer varied study opportunities fall 2013 through its Lay Academy of Theology. The noncredit courses are designed to interest laity as well as ministers.
Most courses meet one night a week for six weeks and are taught by Beeson faculty. The classes begin at 6 p.m. and meet for two hours. Topics, leaders and dates are:
From Slavery to Redemption: An Exposition of the Book of Exodus, with attention to Exodus’ placement in the Pentateuch and Christian Canon, led by Hebrew and Old Testament professor Mark Gignilliat, Mondays beginning Sept. 30.
The Faithful Female Disciple, an exploration of ways that gifted and faithful women can be used in God’s kingdom work, led by educator and minister’s wife Virginia Webster, Mondays beginning Sept. 30.
Learning to Pray from the Masters, lessons from the Psalms, the Gospels and great men and women prayer warriors, led by Lyle Dorsett, Billy Graham professor of evangelism, Tuesdays beginning Oct. 1.
Addressing Moral Questions Christianly, a primer in Christian ethics and a look at current issues in the public conversation, led by Christian ethics and doctrine professor Graham A. Cole, Thursdays beginning Oct. 3.
In a one-week, afternoon seminar on The Life and Thought of John Calvin, research professor Gerald Bray will introduce the life, times and writings of the great 16th century reformer. Sessions will meet Jan. 27–31, 2014, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
The Lay Academy also sponsors a popular Boot Camp for Christian Writers led by veteran writers Denise George and Carolyn Tomlin. The one-day seminar will meet Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The seminar includes tracks on story writing, writing for children and young adults, and plotting and characters in fiction writing.
For more information, visit www.beesondivinity.com/layacademy.
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