GREAT NEWS! You asked, we listened! Registration period for this semesters classes remains open until the end of the first class session! Youre not too late! Register today! UPCOMING SEMESTER BEGINS THIS WEEK! Register today by calling 602-908-3321. Please leave a message and your call will be returned. St. Paul, The First Theologian with Dr. Arlo Nau (see instructor biographies below) Sunday afternoons, 4 to 5:30 PM, beginning January 11, 2015 Course description: St. Paul was a contemporary of Jesus, writing his classic letters of Christian thought and theology only a decade or two after the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. his insights, consequently, are original, fresh, at times almost raw, and yet profound. In this course, we will read and study his corredspondence as if addressed directly to us. The Faith Tradition of Social Justice with Dr. Tamera Zivic (see instructor biographies below Sunday afternoons, 2 to 3:30 PM, beginning January 11, 2015 Course description: Faith traditions have a complicated relationsihp with social justice. Religious groups often find themselves struggling to reconcile the need for social change with their churchs doctrine and policy. This course will explore how faith traditions agree and disagree on what social justice is, incorporating critical reflection on systemic social issues, testing theories within experiential learning, culminating in a social justice project. What are your passions - hunger, health, prison reform, environmental preservations, civil rights? Find yourself coming to grips with such issues in this course. Class schedules may vary somewhat between textual study on campus and experiential learning through field trips. Sugn up today for a practical and yet exciting educational experience. Jesus, God and Jazz: A Postmodern Perspective with Rev. Al Gephart (see instructior biographies below) Thursday evenings, 7 PM, beginning January 7, 2015 Course description: Jazz speaks of interaction, spontaneity, building on the contributions made by others, creating in the moment what has never been before. Our relationship with God and the world is a similar process of creativity and adventure. This class will explore the central concepts of process theology as a postmodern approach to understand Gods relationship with creation and each of us. It will seek to integrate theology with the latest discoveries of science, and probe what it means to affirm God as love in a world of great pain and suffering. Process theology both builds upon and challenges traditional theological approaches. It sees the universe as creative, inter-relational, dynamic and open to the future. God is present in every moment of our lives, and in all entities and levels of being. We join with God and the whole universe in an ongoing continuation of creative advance. The tuition cost is a very affordable $100.00 per course per semester, payable in advance, but with financing available. Congregational leaders, Church school teachers, and all lay persons interested in advanced, academically oriented religious studies are invited to enroll. Phone 602-908-3321 or email [email protected] for more information about the curriculum, instructors, academic requirements, schedules and more. A brief registration form is located at the end of this post that may be mailed or emailed in. Like us on Facebook at Faith Ecumenical Institute. Watch for the unveiling of our website soon! Instructor Biographies Dr. Arlo Nau is the current President of the Faith Ecumenical Institute. He formerly served as Lutheran Campus Pastor at the United States Navy Academy, at the State University of New York at Buffalo and as the Administrator of the Arizona Ecumenical Council. He earned a Th.D. degree in New Testament Exegesis from the University of Toronto and has taught at both the State University of new York at Buffalo and at ASU-West in Phoenix. Already as a student, he traveled extensively in Middle and Far Easter countries studing cultures and religions. He has authored two books on the Gospel of Matthew and one on Prayer, contributed several collections of original poetry and produced numberous educational videos. Dr. Tamera Zivic has two doctorates from Arizona State University, one in Psychology and the other in Pharmacology. She is eminently qualified to teach this course and others. Additionally, she holds a Master of Pastoral Ministry from the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Vocationally, she has administer and supervised various efforts of social advocacy, education, finance and outreach at local, state, national and international levels. As a fifth generation Arizonan, Dr. Zivic thinks globally and acts locally. Today she serves as the Executive Director of WHEAT (World Hunger Education, Advocacy and Training) in Phoenix. Rev. Al Gephart is an ordained ministered in the Presbyterian Church, USA. He has masters degrees in both theology and music. He served two congregations in Washington state and for 17 years pastored University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, AZ, retiring Pastor Emeritus. He is chair of the Theological Dialogue Commission of the ARizona Ecumenical Council and is a member of its Board. He regularly attends the Process and Faith Summer Institute at Claremont School of Theology, studying with the noted Process Theologist, Dr. John Cobb. FAITH ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE REGISTRATION APPLICATION Name__________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________________________ Email___________________________________________________ _____St. Paul, The First Theologian with Dr. Arlo Nau Sunday afternoons beginning January 11, 4 to 5:30 PM _____The Faith Tradition of Social Justice with Dr. Tamera Zivic Sunday afternoons beginning January 11, 2 to 3:30 PM _____God, Jesus and Jazz: A Postmodern Perspective with Rev. Al Gephart Thursday evenings beginning January 7, 7 to 8:30 PM _____ x $100 per course, per person (you may enroll in all three classes, totalling $300) Please fill out and mail to: Faith Ecumenical Institute 801 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85014 OR email to [email protected]
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