LST@LTS
Lay School of Theology at Lexington Theological Seminary
The Lay School of Theology is a continuing education program primarily for people to enrich their Christian faith.
Spring 2010 Brochure »
Spring 2010 Offerings:
Session I: January 16, 23, and 30
Breaking Open the Lectionary: the Gospel of Luke in Cycle C
Dr. Margaret N. Ralph, Director, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies at LTS
From Advent, 2009 to Advent, 2010 those churches that follow the Lectionary will be proclaiming semi-continuous readings from the Gospel of Luke. In this three-week course we will apply the contextualist method of biblical interpretation to readings from Luke, in order to better understand the good news of Jesus Christ. Particular attention will be given to Luke’s stories surrounding Jesus’ birth (Christmas season), Luke’s stories surrounding Jesus’ passion and post-resurrection appearances (Lent and Easter seasons), and Luke’s parable and miracle stories (extraordinary stories in Ordinary time). In the course of our study we will see that Luke’s central theme is constantly repeated: All are invited to the kingdom and all are offered forgiveness.
Session II: February 6, 13, and 20
Exploring the Life and Work of C.S. Lewis
Dr. Roger Ward, Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown College
Here’s a chance to receive interesting insights on one of the 20th century’s most popular Christian writers. This course will concentrate on Lewis’ biography and conversion, his autobiographical writings (Surprised by Joy, Pilgrim’s Regress, etc.), and his well-known theological work in the Narnia stories and others. His theological writings will also be treated (Mere Christianity, Four Loves, The Problem of Pain, Reflections on the Psalms). Students who’ve read any of Lewis’ works over the years will benefit from Dr. Ward’s significant teaching experience on Lewis’ life and work.
Session III: March 6, 13, and 20
Being Church for All Generations
Dr. David Sharrard, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Care at LTS
How does the church keep people over fifty, who have traditional values shaped by the last century, and attract those under forty, shaped and being shaped by our postmodern world? The percentage of un-churched persons is growing in America. This course will explore both the generational challenges faced by congregations as well as ways to minister to all people in our pluralistic age. Recommended text: Edward H. Hammett with James R. Pierce. Reaching People Under 40 While Keeping People Over 60. St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2007.
Registration Information
Each course meets on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall at Lexington Theological Seminary. Registration is $50 for each course or $140 for all three courses in a semester. For more information, contact Bill Turner by e-mail: bturner@lextheo.edu or by phone: 859-280-1253.
Registration deadlines:
Spring Session One or all three courses – January 11
Spring Session Two – February 1
Spring Session Three – March 1
Limited registration at the door.
Refund policy — There will be a $5 refund charge for each course.
