How did those who lived through the heartbreak of Jesus' death make sense of his resurrection? What kind of community did Jesus' resurrection shape? Did it challenge the imperial powers of the day? And us?
How do we live through our greatest sorrow and into our greatest hope?
This course is for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the book of Acts and how the character of the early communities that followed Jesus speaks to our current times. All are welcome, regardless of denominational or religious affiliation.
Cost
This course is Pay What You Can. Suggested amounts:
- $150 (full fee)
- $100 (reduced fee)
- $50 (discounted fee)
Course Format and Requirements
Each class will run on zoom for two hours with a 5 minute break half-way through. Although the bulk of the class will consist of Sylvia teaching, participants will also be able to post questions and points for discussion in the chat which Sylvia will monitor and answer. Powerpoint will be used periodically to show biblical texts and illustrations.
Each class will be recorded. Students who miss a class can request a link to watch the recording. Registrants can also follow the entire course through the recordings. The recordings will not be posted in any other context.
There are no assignments and no required reading for this course, although suggestions for further reading will be made as the course progresses.