It is the first and the shortest of the four Gospels, as most experts believe, and if you like getting right to the point, no other writer does it quite as well as St. Mark.
The Gospel of Mark is the account of Jesus’ life and ministry that most influenced the other three gospels. In this course we’ll learn:
Who was Mark?
To whom was Mark writing?
What are the main themes in Mark?
How should Mark be read?
This course is perfect for those who are new to the Gospel, as well as those looking for a refresher course.
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Faithful Dissent: Loving Our Way into a Brighter Tomorrow (ChurchNext)
We live in increasingly divisive times. From politics to sports, the gift of human difference can quickly become a chasm of serious discord and division. What does it mean for good Christians to disagree? How do we do so faithfully? Should Christians protest? How should they do so?
In this free online course, you can get answers from two prominent and in many ways, opposing camps. Social activist Ed Bacon believes Christians should be at the cutting edge of social protest. Ethicist Stanley Hauerwas believes Christians best shine their light by living faithful lives, as people distinct from the world. Their views come to light in these four video presentations:
- Finding Christ in Conflict
- The Nature of Dissent
- Witness and Dissent
- How We Dissent
This online course right will remain open and free through Monday, September 25 – that means you can take it for free anytime, 24/7, during that time period.
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Holy Communion 101 with James Hamilton (ChurchNext)
Holy Communion is the Christian “Thanksgiving.” It is this act of thanksgiving that Jesus commanded us to perform, in remembrance of God’s gift of salvation through Christ’s death and resurrection. It is the “family meal” shared by Christians, an act of communion– of sharing as a community– and an act of faith. If you are a member of a liturgical Protestant church, chances are you celebrate Holy Communion regularly, and yet you may be unfamiliar with the rich layers of tradition and meaning in this sacrament.
Source: ChurchNext
In this course the Reverend James Hamilton, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan, walks us through each prayer, act, chant, and moment of Holy Communion, explaining their history and significance in fascinating detail. You will learn why we do what we do, and this knowledge will deepen, enrich, and renew your worship experience.
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Introducing Lutheran Worship with Don Kreiss (ChurchNext)
Lutheran worship has a rich and joyful history of forming vibrant communities that have lasting impacts on the world around them.
In this course, Lutheran (ELCA) bishop Don Kreiss helps us understand the foundation of the most common worship service: the Sunday Holy Eucharist by telling us how this experience is broken into four movements Gather, Word, Meal and Send.
Course: ChurchNext
Gather refers to the coming together of worshippers. Word describes the centrality of hearing the scripture and a sermon. Meal highlights the importance weekly communion plays in Lutheran worship. And Send reminds us of the central place of mission in the church.
This course is perfect for those who are new to the Lutheran Church as well as those who have been members for a long time.
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Introducing Episcopal Worship with James Hamilton (ChurchNext)
Why does Sunday morning Episcopal worship look like it does? What’s happening? From the Processional Hymn to the Bible readings, the sermon, and Holy Communion – why do Episcopalians do what they do?
Source: ChurchNext
The Episcopal liturgy is rich in tradition and symbolism, but it can also be a bit overwhelming to a visitor unfamiliar with the service. Even those who attend Episcopal services may regularly forget the meaning and significance of the liturgy. For instance, why is the service structured the way it is? What’s the meaning of the various prayers? Why are there three readings? What is the purpose of the hymns? What is Communion all about?
The Reverend James Hamilton is Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan. His background in literature, art, and theatre enables him to explain the abundant meaning of Episcopal worship in accessible and inspiring ways.
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Adult Baptism in the Episcopal Church (ChurchNext)
It is arguably the most important day of your life: your baptism.
What does it mean and what will it mean? Canon Anne E. Kitch has some great answers. She’s a liturgist, author, and priest who gives us a helpful overview of what it means to be baptized in the Episcopal Church. Anne’s lectures include:
- Baptism if FOR Adults
- What Baptism Means
- Living the Baptismal Covenant
- Remembering Your Baptism
Source: ChurchNext
This course is ideal for use in a blended learning curriculum for clergy and parishes preparing candidates for baptism. It is also helpful for those who are curious about what baptism means. This course will take an average student about 45 minutes to complete.
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Preparing for Infant and Children’s Baptism in the Episcopal Church with Anne Kitch (ChurchNext)
Baptism may be the best gift a parent can give a child.
This sacrament of initiation is the first step in a deeper understanding of God and the message of love found in the Bible, For those preparing to have an infant or child baptized in the Episcopal tradition, Anne Kitch gives us a solid background and framework for getting our minds around baptism.
Source: ChurchNext
In this course Anne’s lectures include:
- Why Baptize Your Child?
- The Promises We’ll Make
- Practical Considerations
- Bringing Baptismal Faith Home: The Baptismal Covenant
- Remembering Your Child’s Baptism
This course will take an average learner around 50 minutes to complete. It is a beginners course but may also be of interest to people who are sage in the Christian faith.
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Introducing Christian Baptism with Anne Kitch (ChurchNext)
There may be no more transformative moment in one’s life than one’s baptism.
Baptism is an invitation to accept God’s gift of love and grace more fully into our lives. This is why initiation into the Christian faith is not taken lightly by most Christians or churches.
Source: ChurchNext
In this course, Anne Kitch teaches us the basics of Christian baptism. She realizes that every denomination has a slightly different take on what baptism means and how it’s done. And since she’s an Episcopal priest, she will reference The Book of Common Prayer and its baptismal liturgy. However, you may still find this course to be a helpful course if you are considering baptism in another denomination.
Here are the topics of Anne’s lectures:
- What Is Baptism?
- Why Be Baptized?
- What Is the History of Baptism?
- What Is the Baptismal Covenant?
This course will take an average student around 45 minutes to complete.
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Introducing Lent with Maggi Dawn (ChurchNext)
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Lent is the Christian tithe. 40 days which we give back to God by intentionally drawing near to the Lord. The season of Lent is an opportunity for life-change, as we are invited to participate in special rituals and activities centered on Christ’s own preparation for death and resurrection.
Maggi Dawn knows much about this. She is the author of a book on lent called Giving It Up, and has a special place in her heart for the ways in which lent can transform lives and point them back at God. In this course, Maggi will teach us:
- Why Commemorate Lent?
- Origins of Lent
- Themes of Lent
- Practicing Lent
This course is an inspiring introduction to this holy season and is appropriate for those who are new or have spent years commemorating Lent.
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Introduction to Epiphany with Sharon Pearson
Source: ChurchNext
It is the season of the Star. Epiphany brings us the Three Wise Men and the revelation that this baby born in a manger is much more than your average infant. Epiphany is a time for us to find the various ways God reveals God’s self in our lives.
In this course you’ll learn:
What is Epiphany?
What are the themes of Epiphany?
How should we observe Epiphany?
How does Epiphany better our lives?
This course is perfect for those who are new to the Christian year, as well as long-time Christians who are looking for a refresher course on the subject.
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