Post by Liisa Analore on Jan 27, 2010 9:37:43 GMT -5
Greetings! This e-mail contains information about 5 upcoming events provided by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in New Brighton, MN.
The first 4 events are spring classes for our Academy for Vital Christianity: Reading the Gospels Today (in Minneapolis and in Alexandria), Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity (in St. Paul), and Understanding Islam (in Roseville). Below, I’ve included a long and a short description of each of these classes, which are held in churches throughout Minnesota.
The 5th event is a Valentine’s themed program, taking place at United in our award-winning Bigelow Chapel. “Reading and Reflections on Love” is a well-received annual event at the seminary. Again, a long and short version of the event description is included below.
“Looking for a new set of glasses with which to read the Bible faithfully? Wanting to dig deeper into understanding the connections between faith and contemporary life? Consider a short-term seminary-level class at a convenient time and place. Classes are taught by United regular and adjunct faculty and are held on two Saturdays for a total of 10 contact hours.”
PLEASE CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK FOR EACH EVENT TO BE TAKEN TO ITS EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Reading the Gospels Today – Minneapolis
Reading the Gospels Today – Alexandria
Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity – St. Paul
Understanding Islam – Roseville
Readings and Reflections on Love – Bigelow Chapel at United Theological Seminary
Reading the Gospels Today (Minneapolis)
LONG VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today
There are many ways to read the New Testament gospels: for theological insights, spiritual inspiration, or historical knowledge, for example. But each Gospel tells a story about Jesus. How do we read a story? How does each gospel tell the story of Jesus in a distinctive way? Using the tools of narrative criticism, we will explore how reading the gospels as story might enhance our understanding of the gospels. How do these gospel narratives connect to our lives and our faith communities? How might we learn new and meaningful ways to tell the story of Jesus?
Marilyn Salmon is professor of New Testament theology at United Theological Seminary. An ordained Episcopal priest, she serves St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in St. Paul. She is the author of Preaching without Contempt: Overcoming Unintended Anti-Judaism, as well as “Holy Week” in New Proclamation: Year C. Salmon received her M.Div. at Luther Theological Seminary and her Ph.D. at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion.
Dates: Saturdays – February 20 & March 6
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Downtown Minneapolis, Plymouth Congregational Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
Registration deadline: Saturday, February 13
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
(If these links do not work, please go to www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.)
SHORT VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today (Minneapolis)
Using the tools of narrative criticism, we will explore how reading the gospels as story might enhance our understanding of the gospels. Led by Marilyn Salmon, ordained Episcopal priest and professor of New Testament theology at United Theological Seminary.
When: Saturdays - February 20 & March 6, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: Plymouth Congregational Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
More Information or to Register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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Reading the Gospels Today (ALEXANDRIA)
LONG VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today
What if we were to discover that the four Gospel writers hadn’t the least intention of telling “the same story” of Jesus but were telling four very different stories? This series of discussions explores the nature of the Gospels and the surprising insights of contemporary scholarship into what the Gospel writers were really up to, and asks what it would mean for us to adopt a faithful, but critical, stance toward the Gospels. Topics will include the surprising purpose of the parables, why we should read the Gospels as “post-war” literature, and the distinctive voice of each Gospel writer.
Neil Elliott holds a Ph.D. in biblical studies from Princeton Theological Seminary and serves as an Episcopal priest and scholar-in-residence at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the Hill in St. Paul. He is editor in biblical studies at Fortress Press and the author of numerous articles and books in biblical studies, most notably Liberating Paul: The Justice of God and the Politics of the Apostle (1994) and The Arrogance of Nations: Reading Romans in the Shadow of Empire (2008). He is adjunct instructor at United Theological Seminary and at Metropolitan State University.
Dates: Saturdays – March 27 & April 24
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Alexandria, First Congregational United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after March 13)
Registration deadline: Saturday, March 20
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
(If these links do not work, please go to www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.)
SHORT VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today
This series of discussions explores the nature of the Gospels and the surprising insights of contemporary scholarship into what the Gospel writers were really up to. Led by Neil Elliott, an Episcopal priest and adjunct faculty at United Theological Seminary.
When: Saturdays – March 27 & April 24, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: Alexandria, First Congregational United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after March 13)
For more information or to register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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INTERPRETING THE OLDER TESTAMENT WITH INTEGRITY (sT. pAUL)
LONG VERSION
Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity
The Older Testament is an amazingly multifaceted compilation of poetry, novellas, archival materials, legends, sagas, priestly injunctions, work ditties, pithy maxims, love songs, instructions on table manners, and something approaching law. It represents a plethora of traditions of Israel, passed down, compiled, edited, embroidered, woven together, and edited again over more than a thousand years. We will read these ancient texts with integrity—which often means not reading them literally. Come find how the story of God working in and through our spiritual ancestors – Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Huldah, David, and Jeremiah – intersects with our own stories, allowing us to see God at work in our lives today.
Carolyn Pressler is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ and Harry C. Piper Jr. professor of biblical interpretation at United Theological Seminary. She has written numerous articles dealing with gender studies and the Bible, biblical law, and the Psalms, is the author of two books, The View of Women Found in Deuteronomic Family Laws and Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, and has co-edited a third book, Engaging the Bible in a Gendered World (edited with Linda Day). Currently, she is working on a commentary on the book of Numbers for the Abington Old Testament Series. Pressler received her M.Div. from Wesley Theological Seminary and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Dates: Saturdays – February 27 & March 20
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: St. Paul, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 13)
Registration deadline: Saturday, February 20
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
SHORT VERSION
Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity
Come find how the story of God working in and through our spiritual ancestors – Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Huldah, David, and Jeremiah – intersects with our own stories, allowing us to see God at work in our lives today. Led by Carolyn Pressler, an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ and Harry C. Piper Jr. professor of biblical interpretation at United Theological Seminary.
When: Saturdays – February 27 & March 20, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: St. Paul, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 13)
More Information or to Register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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understanding islam (roseville)
LONG VERSION
Understanding Islam
To live in a pluralistic world, it is essential to have an understanding and appreciation of the faith of our neighbors. One of the important faith traditions in our world is Islam. In this class, we will learn about the Koran and the basic foundations of Islam including the core beliefs, Mohammad, and the central rites and celebrations of this faith tradition. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of both the distinctive and similar qualities of Islam and Christianity.
Adil Ozdemir served in Turkey’s department of religious affairs as a local religious functionary before his academic career. He was a visiting scholar at Harvard University’s Center for the Study of World Religions and, as an interpreter of Islam, has been invited to tour several seminaries of the United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ in the USA. He is currently lecturing at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn.
Dates: Saturdays – February 20 & March 20
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Roseville, Centennial United Methodist Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
Registration deadline: Saturday, February 13
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
SHORT VERSION
Understanding Islam
In this class, students will learn about the Koran and the basic foundations of Islam including the core beliefs, Mohammad, and the central rites and celebrations of this faith tradition. Led by Adil Ozdemir, a former visiting scholar at Harvard University’s Center for the Study of World Religions and a lecturer at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn.
When: Saturdays – February 20 & March 20, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: Roseville, Centennial United Methodist Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
For more information or to register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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readings and reflections on love (new brighton)
LONG VERSION
EVENINGS AT THE BIGELOW: ART AND SOUL
“READINGS AND REFLECTIONS ON LOVE”
Thursday, February 11
7:30 PM
Reception with chocolate immediately follows
This unique evening of music and readings celebrates the universal themes of love. The musical headliner will be local musician, Leslie Ball, whose first solo recording, Loring Park, earned her a Minnesota Music Award for best female songwriter. Leslie’s considerable musical abilities are surpassed only by the warmth and genuine love that she shares with her audience. Joining Leslie will be Moussa Foster, a vocal artist dedicated to the joy and pain in a poet’s soul.
Interspersed throughout the evening will be selected readings on love of family, earth, God, and country, romantic love, love of pets, and more. This year’s readers include poet Sam King (Susan Deborah King), author of One-Breasted Woman and Tabernacle: Poems of an Island; seminarian Aaron Lauer, master of arts student in religion and theology at United; and journalist Linda Mack, former architecture critic for 21 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
This popular annual event is always an enjoyable and magical celebration. Open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Fee: $20.00
Students: $10.00
Register: Download Registration Form (form can be mailed, faxed, or scanned & e-mailed)
Or: Contact Renee Flesner at rflesner@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6138.
SHORT VERSION
“READINGS AND REFLECTIONS ON LOVE”
Thursday, February 11, 7:30 PM
Reception with chocolate immediately follows
This unique evening of music and readings celebrates the universal themes of love. Interspersed throughout the evening will be selected readings on love of family, earth, God, and country, romantic love, love of pets, and more. Featuring Leslie Ball. Other performers/readers are Moussa Foster, Sam King (Susan Deborah King), Aaron Lauer, and Linda Mack. Open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Fee: $20.00
Students: $10.00
Register: Download Registration Form (form can be mailed, faxed, or scanned & e-mailed)
Or: Contact Renee Flesner at rflesner@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6138.
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The first 4 events are spring classes for our Academy for Vital Christianity: Reading the Gospels Today (in Minneapolis and in Alexandria), Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity (in St. Paul), and Understanding Islam (in Roseville). Below, I’ve included a long and a short description of each of these classes, which are held in churches throughout Minnesota.
The 5th event is a Valentine’s themed program, taking place at United in our award-winning Bigelow Chapel. “Reading and Reflections on Love” is a well-received annual event at the seminary. Again, a long and short version of the event description is included below.
“Looking for a new set of glasses with which to read the Bible faithfully? Wanting to dig deeper into understanding the connections between faith and contemporary life? Consider a short-term seminary-level class at a convenient time and place. Classes are taught by United regular and adjunct faculty and are held on two Saturdays for a total of 10 contact hours.”
PLEASE CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK FOR EACH EVENT TO BE TAKEN TO ITS EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Reading the Gospels Today – Minneapolis
Reading the Gospels Today – Alexandria
Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity – St. Paul
Understanding Islam – Roseville
Readings and Reflections on Love – Bigelow Chapel at United Theological Seminary
Reading the Gospels Today (Minneapolis)
LONG VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today
There are many ways to read the New Testament gospels: for theological insights, spiritual inspiration, or historical knowledge, for example. But each Gospel tells a story about Jesus. How do we read a story? How does each gospel tell the story of Jesus in a distinctive way? Using the tools of narrative criticism, we will explore how reading the gospels as story might enhance our understanding of the gospels. How do these gospel narratives connect to our lives and our faith communities? How might we learn new and meaningful ways to tell the story of Jesus?
Marilyn Salmon is professor of New Testament theology at United Theological Seminary. An ordained Episcopal priest, she serves St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in St. Paul. She is the author of Preaching without Contempt: Overcoming Unintended Anti-Judaism, as well as “Holy Week” in New Proclamation: Year C. Salmon received her M.Div. at Luther Theological Seminary and her Ph.D. at Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion.
Dates: Saturdays – February 20 & March 6
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Downtown Minneapolis, Plymouth Congregational Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
Registration deadline: Saturday, February 13
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
(If these links do not work, please go to www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.)
SHORT VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today (Minneapolis)
Using the tools of narrative criticism, we will explore how reading the gospels as story might enhance our understanding of the gospels. Led by Marilyn Salmon, ordained Episcopal priest and professor of New Testament theology at United Theological Seminary.
When: Saturdays - February 20 & March 6, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: Plymouth Congregational Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
More Information or to Register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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Reading the Gospels Today (ALEXANDRIA)
LONG VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today
What if we were to discover that the four Gospel writers hadn’t the least intention of telling “the same story” of Jesus but were telling four very different stories? This series of discussions explores the nature of the Gospels and the surprising insights of contemporary scholarship into what the Gospel writers were really up to, and asks what it would mean for us to adopt a faithful, but critical, stance toward the Gospels. Topics will include the surprising purpose of the parables, why we should read the Gospels as “post-war” literature, and the distinctive voice of each Gospel writer.
Neil Elliott holds a Ph.D. in biblical studies from Princeton Theological Seminary and serves as an Episcopal priest and scholar-in-residence at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the Hill in St. Paul. He is editor in biblical studies at Fortress Press and the author of numerous articles and books in biblical studies, most notably Liberating Paul: The Justice of God and the Politics of the Apostle (1994) and The Arrogance of Nations: Reading Romans in the Shadow of Empire (2008). He is adjunct instructor at United Theological Seminary and at Metropolitan State University.
Dates: Saturdays – March 27 & April 24
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Alexandria, First Congregational United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after March 13)
Registration deadline: Saturday, March 20
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
(If these links do not work, please go to www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.)
SHORT VERSION
Reading the Gospels Today
This series of discussions explores the nature of the Gospels and the surprising insights of contemporary scholarship into what the Gospel writers were really up to. Led by Neil Elliott, an Episcopal priest and adjunct faculty at United Theological Seminary.
When: Saturdays – March 27 & April 24, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: Alexandria, First Congregational United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after March 13)
For more information or to register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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INTERPRETING THE OLDER TESTAMENT WITH INTEGRITY (sT. pAUL)
LONG VERSION
Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity
The Older Testament is an amazingly multifaceted compilation of poetry, novellas, archival materials, legends, sagas, priestly injunctions, work ditties, pithy maxims, love songs, instructions on table manners, and something approaching law. It represents a plethora of traditions of Israel, passed down, compiled, edited, embroidered, woven together, and edited again over more than a thousand years. We will read these ancient texts with integrity—which often means not reading them literally. Come find how the story of God working in and through our spiritual ancestors – Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Huldah, David, and Jeremiah – intersects with our own stories, allowing us to see God at work in our lives today.
Carolyn Pressler is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ and Harry C. Piper Jr. professor of biblical interpretation at United Theological Seminary. She has written numerous articles dealing with gender studies and the Bible, biblical law, and the Psalms, is the author of two books, The View of Women Found in Deuteronomic Family Laws and Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, and has co-edited a third book, Engaging the Bible in a Gendered World (edited with Linda Day). Currently, she is working on a commentary on the book of Numbers for the Abington Old Testament Series. Pressler received her M.Div. from Wesley Theological Seminary and Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Dates: Saturdays – February 27 & March 20
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: St. Paul, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 13)
Registration deadline: Saturday, February 20
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
SHORT VERSION
Interpreting the Older Testament with Integrity
Come find how the story of God working in and through our spiritual ancestors – Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Huldah, David, and Jeremiah – intersects with our own stories, allowing us to see God at work in our lives today. Led by Carolyn Pressler, an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ and Harry C. Piper Jr. professor of biblical interpretation at United Theological Seminary.
When: Saturdays – February 27 & March 20, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: St. Paul, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 13)
More Information or to Register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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understanding islam (roseville)
LONG VERSION
Understanding Islam
To live in a pluralistic world, it is essential to have an understanding and appreciation of the faith of our neighbors. One of the important faith traditions in our world is Islam. In this class, we will learn about the Koran and the basic foundations of Islam including the core beliefs, Mohammad, and the central rites and celebrations of this faith tradition. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of both the distinctive and similar qualities of Islam and Christianity.
Adil Ozdemir served in Turkey’s department of religious affairs as a local religious functionary before his academic career. He was a visiting scholar at Harvard University’s Center for the Study of World Religions and, as an interpreter of Islam, has been invited to tour several seminaries of the United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ in the USA. He is currently lecturing at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn.
Dates: Saturdays – February 20 & March 20
Times: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Location: Roseville, Centennial United Methodist Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
Registration deadline: Saturday, February 13
Registration required: Online Registration or a Printable Registration Form
SHORT VERSION
Understanding Islam
In this class, students will learn about the Koran and the basic foundations of Islam including the core beliefs, Mohammad, and the central rites and celebrations of this faith tradition. Led by Adil Ozdemir, a former visiting scholar at Harvard University’s Center for the Study of World Religions and a lecturer at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn.
When: Saturdays – February 20 & March 20, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Where: Roseville, Centennial United Methodist Church
Cost (includes lunch): $190.00 ($240.00 after February 6)
For more information or to register: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp.
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readings and reflections on love (new brighton)
LONG VERSION
EVENINGS AT THE BIGELOW: ART AND SOUL
“READINGS AND REFLECTIONS ON LOVE”
Thursday, February 11
7:30 PM
Reception with chocolate immediately follows
This unique evening of music and readings celebrates the universal themes of love. The musical headliner will be local musician, Leslie Ball, whose first solo recording, Loring Park, earned her a Minnesota Music Award for best female songwriter. Leslie’s considerable musical abilities are surpassed only by the warmth and genuine love that she shares with her audience. Joining Leslie will be Moussa Foster, a vocal artist dedicated to the joy and pain in a poet’s soul.
Interspersed throughout the evening will be selected readings on love of family, earth, God, and country, romantic love, love of pets, and more. This year’s readers include poet Sam King (Susan Deborah King), author of One-Breasted Woman and Tabernacle: Poems of an Island; seminarian Aaron Lauer, master of arts student in religion and theology at United; and journalist Linda Mack, former architecture critic for 21 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
This popular annual event is always an enjoyable and magical celebration. Open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Fee: $20.00
Students: $10.00
Register: Download Registration Form (form can be mailed, faxed, or scanned & e-mailed)
Or: Contact Renee Flesner at rflesner@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6138.
SHORT VERSION
“READINGS AND REFLECTIONS ON LOVE”
Thursday, February 11, 7:30 PM
Reception with chocolate immediately follows
This unique evening of music and readings celebrates the universal themes of love. Interspersed throughout the evening will be selected readings on love of family, earth, God, and country, romantic love, love of pets, and more. Featuring Leslie Ball. Other performers/readers are Moussa Foster, Sam King (Susan Deborah King), Aaron Lauer, and Linda Mack. Open to the public. Walk-ins welcome.
Fee: $20.00
Students: $10.00
Register: Download Registration Form (form can be mailed, faxed, or scanned & e-mailed)
Or: Contact Renee Flesner at rflesner@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6138.
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