Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Upcoming Adult Education

February 1st and 8th
Celtic Prayer

This two-Sunday series continues our Epiphany 2007 discussion of Celtic spirituality by examining how the pre-Roman style of prayer informed the Roman Catholicism that would invade the British Isles and continues to influence and direct Anglican prayer in the 21st century. It will include prayers written by and for the various saints and holy men and women of the Celtic church, as well as examine their theological and historical foundation. Of particular concern will be how to restore aspects of Celtic spirituality in our personal and parish prayers and liturgical offerings.

February 22nd
The Hebrew and Jewish Roots of Contemporary Christianity

As Jesus was born, raised, educated, lived, died, and was buried as a Jew, this will be an examination of the connection, still present and vibrant, between the two great faith traditions and how that foundation is represented in our scripture, liturgies, prayers, songs, and holy teaching. We will include readings from some post-Christian Jewish theologians as well as look into the very dynamic 1st Century world of Jerusalem and Rome that served as the crucible for early Christianity and the Jewish Reformation.

March 1st and 8th
The Return of Biblical Archaeology

This two-Sunday series continues our overview of the history, techniques, important sites, discoveries, and future expectations in this field. This offering’s particular interest is displaying how continued discoveries are helping to refine our understanding of sacred literature and the earliest Christian Church. We will include in our discussion the leading personalities in this field as well as gauge recent knowledge granted through new developments in genetic and marine archaeology.

All courses will be offered after the 10:30am Eucharist and will be of 45 minutes length.