The Letters of Paul the Apostle

Beginning September 11, 2024 we are focusing our attention on the letters of Paul the Apostle. His letters make up almost half of the New Testament and are considered by most Bible scholars, across denominational and ecclesial ties, to be one of the most significant contributions to Christian thought over the last two millennia.

And in light of the central role they play in New Testament studies, his letters are often found looming large in the middle of just about any religious controversy.

We will explore Thessalonians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon. There are reasons we've chosen to discuss these letters in this order, but you'll have to come to find out why!

Like our previous discussions, this event will be a unique experience because we teach and discuss with a panel of six to eight highly qualified biblical scholars and theologians contributing insights and perspectives, not just an individual teacher.

Additionally, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Douglas Campbell as a visiting panelist! Douglas has spent the bulk of his teaching career studying the works of Paul. We are grateful to have him join us for this discussion.

As usual, registrants will have unlimited access to stream the video recordings of the 23 week series. Each session will be available 48 hours after the live webinar. These recordings are free to all registrants but can only be obtained if you register by Sept 20. Otherwise, you will have to wait until April 2025 when they are available for purchase. We will also have audio-only files of the class which you will be able to download to your device.

A private Facebook page will be created where the class can continue the conversation. Panelists will also visit the page from time to time contributing to the discussion.

We invite you to join our panel each week as we journey into the letters of Paul.

*** An opportunity for graduate studies credit ***

Dr. Bradley Jersak will personally supervise qualified students who would like to earn three credit hours through St. Stephen's University's (SSU.ca) Master of Ministries program. The accredited cohort will be capped at 25 students, so if you are interested, please contact Brad before April 1 at [email protected].

Conference Details

COST - $99 per person

Your fee includes:

1. Admission to all 23 weeks of live discussion
2. Unlimited access to the video recordings of each session
3. Handouts and other materials
4. Access to the private Facebook group

FAQs

When does registration for the class close?

September 25 at midnight Pacific time.

Do I have to be online for the entire webinar?

No, every session will be recorded. We encourage you to tune in to as many live sessions as possible.

How do I access the video recordings?

Within a couple of days after the end of the first class, those registered will receive a link and password to access the recordings. This link is permanent - it will not change.

Is the fee per household?

No. The $99 registration fee is per device (computer, tablet, or phone).

Do you have a schedule?

The schedule is posted below.

When will I receive the link to the webinar?

You will receive instructions and the link to the Zoom webinar within 24 hours of the event. You will also receive reminders of the event.

Can we ask questions during the sessions?

Yes, this is interactive. Participants will be able to submit questions through Zoom’s Q&A function during each discussion session. The chat button will also be activated for the questions and comments the final 30 minutes.

September

11th - Introduction

18th - Introduction

25th -

October

2nd -

9th -

16th -

23rd -

30th -

November

6th -

13th -

20th -

27th - NO CLASS

December

4th –

11th –

18th –

25th – MERRY CHRISTMAS!

January

1st - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

8th -

15th -

22nd -

29th -

February

5th -

12th -

19th -

26th -

March

5th -

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