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Philosophy of Modernity
In this course, we will look at how several thinkers interpret man and his story relative to the question of modernity. Our goal will be to learn from and critique these thinkers in order that we might gesture toward a more complete understanding of our civilization, as well as our task within it. The course…
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Biblical Law
The Law is both fundamental and central to the biblical witness. This course will explore the Scripture’s own theology of the Law, its diverse content, its redemptive historical unfolding, its fullfillment in Christ and his body, and its proper place in our lives. The Law is a central theme throughout the Scriptures and focusing upon…
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The Nicene Faith: Theology, Scripture, and the Church Fathers
This course will demonstrate by a close reading of patristic texts and Scripture how the Fathers read Scripture in order to demonstrate the Nicene Faith. In particular, it will show Nicene authors countered Arian approaches to Scripture. It will also uncover the historical and political situation that led to the Nicene and Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. By…
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Old English Heroic Literature
Anglo-Saxon Christianity held its heroic past in high esteem, as can be seen in its extant literature. To delve into this relationship between pagan heroism and Christian identity, we will read Beowulf, The Dream of the Rood, and the creative adaptation of the Old English Boethius. A primary consideration will be the way these poems…