Courses, Spring 2026

Old Testament 2: Kings, Prophets, Psalms, Wisdom Literature

A basic introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Christian Old Testament, the collection of books regarded as sacred Scripture to both Jews and Christians. In this second semester, we will begin with the book of Kings, and continue with the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and several from the Book of the Twelve. We will then conclude with the Writings (Ketuvim), exploring Psalms, Wisdom literature, Apocalyptic, and the Five Megillot.

Instructor: Ian Kinman, Ph.D.

Day and Time: Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (EDT or EST)

Modality: Remote on Zoom

New Testament 2: John, The Epistles, and Revelation.

A basic introduction to the collection of books regarded as sacred Scripture to Christians. This is the second course in a two-course sequence. In this course, we will cover the gospel of John and the Pauline Epistles, along with an exploration of some of the other epistles and the book of Revelation.

Instructor: Ian Kinman, Ph.D.

Day and Time: Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (EDT or EST)

Modality: Remote on Zoom

Church History 2: Late Antiquity Through the Middle Ages

Church History 1 and 2 are designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the history and thought of the earliest church. By history, we mean not only the facts, but also ways of making sense of them.

This course is divided into two halves; the first roughly covers the first six centuries, while the second extends to the eve of the Reformation and Modern Era (ca. 1500).

Instructor: Rev. Clair McPherson, Ph.D.

Day and Time: TBA

Modality: Remote on Zoom

Christian Ethics and Moral Theology, Part 2

This two-part MA-level course is an introduction to ethics and moral theory from a distinctively Christian perspective. In Part 2 of this course, we will explore how Christian Ethics bears upon some of the moral perplexities of contemporary life, such as War and the Christian Conscience, Decolonization & Globalization, Artificial Intelligence & Technological Growth, and others.

Instructor: Laura Nelson, Ph.D.

Requirements: Christian Ethics & Moral Theology, Part 1

Day and Time: Mondays, 10:00 am to 11:30 am (day session), 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (evening session) (EDT or EST)

Modality: Hybrid Zoom and In Person

Anglican Theology and the Incarnational Ethos, Part 2

This course will acquaint the student with the basic concepts of the Incarnational Ethos of Anglican Theology, in order to help the student integrate these insights into their general Theological understanding and their personal values.

In this course, we will touch upon the following themes:

The origins of incarnational theology in the Patristic Era and the Councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon.
The development of the incarnational tradition in the Middle Ages through the English Reformation

Instructor: Rev. Bruce Griffith, Th.D.

Day and Time: Tuesdays, Time TBD

Modality: Remote on Zoom

Liberation Theology

An Introducton to Liberation Theology covering the chief proponents and texts, in their historical, social, cultural, and political contexts.

Instructor: Alina Feld, Ph.D.

Day and Time: Friday, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Modality: Remote on Zoom

The Book of Common Prayer, Part 1

The structure, use and theology of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and all attendant resources. This course will focus on the calendar, lectionary, Daily Offices, Baptism, Holy Week, and Holy Eucharist

Instructor: Rev. Sean Wallace

This Course is run by The School for Ministry

Day and Time: Third Saturday of the Month, Sept. through Jan. Time TBD

Modality: Remote on Zoom