Serious Answers
to Hard Questions
hosted by Bishop Kenneth Carder
Life presents us with a lot of hard questions. In-this thought-provoking and inspiring course, ten leading theologians address ten issues that are obstacles to faith for many both in and outside of the church.
Ten Christian and Jewish theologians, world experts in their respective fields as well as people of faith, were each asked to address a single perplexing issue, such as the existence of evil or the relationship between religion and science. The result is the "Serious Answers" course, which will encourage energetic discussion and sustained reflection by both believers and seekers.
Note that although there are ten sessions in all, leaders are free to pick and chose individual lessons, should a shorter class be necessary.
The Ten Lessons:
1. Evil R. Kendall Soulen,
Wesley Theological Seminary
2. Religion and Science John Polkinghorne,
Cambridge University
3. Other Religions Sathianathan Clarke,
Wesley Theological Seminary
4. Evangelism and Tolerance Scott Jones,
Bishop; formerly Perkins Schl. Theo.
5. The God of the Old
-.- Testament Amy-Jill Levine,
Vanderbilt Divinity School
6. Jesus and Christianity Richard B. Hays,
Duke Divinity School
7. Resurrection N.T. Wright,
Bishop; formerly Oxford University
8. The Gnostic Gospels Ben Witherington,
Asbury Theological Seminary
9. The Sins of the Church Douglas M. Strong,
Wesley Theological Seminary
10. Forgiveness L. Gregory Jones,
Duke Divinity School (Dean)
The Course Includes:
Ten video lessons, each approximately thirty minutes in length, on DVD
A Participant's Guide (workbook)
A Leader's Guide, including teaching tips, discussion helps, and class exercises
Promotional materials (poster, sign-up sheet, bulletin inserts, etc.)
A course website, featuring supplemental materials, links, etc.
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