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Faith Matters
One of the hallmarks of being a Disciple is that we encourage people to “think on their own”. As a denomination, we have always valued higher education and life-long learning, and we demonstrate this commitment by heavily funding multiple colleges and seminaries. We are less known for doctrine and dogma than we are for independent theological reflection. In other words, we believe that God calls us to make our own decisions about how we understand God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to be at work in the world.
Of course this means we need to work at it! There is a wonderful opportunity for adult learning being presented this winter by Philip’s Seminary, being held at Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond. Each session will be taught by a seminary professor, and each session stands alone (feel free to pick and choose). Come for the challenge, for new ideas, for fellowship, and to grow in your faith. By the way—it’s free! All sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 at Southern Hills Christian Church, 3207 S. Boulevard, in Edmond.
February 16 Digging the Faith: Archaeology and the Bible
Bill Tabernae, Seminary President
February 23 Faith Matters at the Table: Dinner with Jesus and Paul
Dennis E. Smith, Ladonna Kramer Meinders Prof of New Test.
March 2 Faith Matters in Our Singing: Going Down to the River to Pray
Belva Brown Jordan, Instructor in Ministry Studies
March 9 Political Faith: How Candidates Use Religion
Joseph Bessler, Professor of Theology
March 16 Gardern-Variety Mystics: Living Our Faith
Kay Lynn Northcutt, Professor of Preaching and Worship
March 23 Practices of Faith: Call to Discipleship and Decolonization
W. Anne Joh, Professor of Theology
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