For those of you who are taking Pauline Literature at Portico Community Church in Mississauga, this blog has been set up to help with communicating between classes. The class starts on Thursday February 12, 2009 and will run from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm until the end of April.
The course syllabus can be accessed by clicking on the following link "Pauline Literature Syllabus." Please note that the course requirements apply only to those who are taking the course for credit. For those of you doing the course as a Portico audit, you have an option to consider whether you'd like to change to a credit later on or simply follow along with the classes and readings.
The course textbook can be obtained through Books for Christ. Books for Christ is the official online textbook provider for Master's College and Seminary. They have competitive rates and will ship orders above $50.00 free to anywhere in Canada.
You'll see that I have set up a list of useful websites at the right hand column that will assist you in getting more aquianted with Paul. I encourage you to check out these sites and read some of the introductory information as you prepare for class. These links will also come in handy later as we get into Paul's historical background and the letters that he wrote.
I look forward to our time together in this course and I pray that you will grow in your understanding as a follower of Christ and gain a larger picture of the historical community that we are a part of and the incredible connection we have with God through Jesus Christ in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
My hope is that by reviewing Paul and his letters we will truly be changed! As an instructor I always come away from teaching a course with a greater appreciation for Paul and challenged to dig even more into the signficance of his writings for us today as we go about seeking to do God's will and live in light of His plan for our life and community. I'm expecting the same will happen for you!
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That was an amazing first class don't you think? I already have a better approach when reading Paul's letters. Can't wait to see where I end up when all this is finished!
ReplyDeleteExcited, John Dwyer.
That was an amazing first class! Does anyone concur? My approach to reading Paul's letters had already changed. I can't wait to see where this ends up!
ReplyDeleteExcited, John Dwyer.
John,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it. We will definitely get deeper into the context of Paul's life and letters - we have just scratched the "tip of the iceberg."