SUMMER COURSES for 2024
Let Your Life Speak — A Four Week Discernment Group
Is the Spirit calling you to new places and spaces of ministry or service?
Do you wish for more meaningful, purposeful work?
Are you sensing a spiritual transition or seeking a deeper experience of the Divine?
Is theological education the next right step on your journey?
Are you a seminary student – new or otherwise – praying for vocational direction?
Join a discernment community!
Listen to your life, hear the wisdom of others, and seek the Spirit together.
This group will meet over a 4 week period on Mondays in June. It will be held on June 3, 10, 24 & July 1 at 6:00-7:30pm Pacific Time over Zoom, and and will be led by Rev. Dr. Angie Barker Jackson, VP Institutional Advancement. All participants should purchase their own copy of Let Your Life Speak, by Parker J. Palmer. Group participation is FREE but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Listen to your life, hear the wisdom of others, and seek the Spirit together.
Rev. Dr. Angie Barker Jackson
VP Institutional Advancement
Joshua and Genocide
Reading the Bible’s Most Dangerous Book
Does God sanction genocide? From the new atheists to most other people who read the Bible, the Book of Joshua has been a stumbling block to believing that the God of the Bible is a benevolent God, or reason enough to not believe in God, period. In this course, students will learn “how the Bible came to be” and why that matters for how we read the Bible’s most violent book, Joshua. We will study the entire book of Joshua and enter the inner biblical debate about the parameters and ownership of the so-called promised land. We will consider whether the person of Joshua as described in the biblical book bearing his name, is singularly one of the most violent of genocidal saviors of a people, and how such a book might serve as divine revelation to readers for whom it is sacred Scripture.
Taught by BST President and Professor of Biblical Studies, Rev. Dr. James E. Brenneman. Classes are Thursdays, 5-7pm PT via Zoom, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18.
Enrolled students may take this course for credit (see course schedule). All are welcome to audit for a fee of $120 (see audit form)!
Rev. Dr. James E. Brenneman
BST President
Professor of Biblical Studies
The Bible In Film
How Filmmakers Reinterpret Sacred Scriptures
In this course students will explore the intricate interplay between biblical narratives and modern cinema. Students will delve into the art of exegesis, prioritizing a deep understanding of biblical texts and their cinematic counterparts and uncover the profound ways in which filmmakers reinterpret, adapt, and draw inspiration from sacred scriptures. The course will focus on analyzing iconic films and dissecting their narrative choices, visual symbolism, and theological implications. From biblical epics to contemporary masterpieces, students will discover how filmmakers navigate and reinterpret these timeless stories. This course invites students to critically engage with both scripture and cinema, fostering a nuanced appreciation for the dynamic relationship between ancient wisdom and modern storytelling.
Taught by Dr. Eric Sias, Director of Latino/a Programs and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. Classes are Tuesdays, 5-7 pm PDT via Zoom, from 6/11–7/16.
Enrolled students may take this course for credit (see course schedule). All are welcome to audit for a fee of $120 (see audit form)!
Dr. Eric Sias
Director of Latino/a Programs & Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
Let Your Life Speak — A Discernment Group
Join a discernment community! The group will meet over a 4 week period on Mondays in June. It will be held on June 3, 10, 24 & July 1 at 6:00-7:30pm Pacific Time over Zoom, and and will be led by Rev. Dr. Angie Barker Jackson, VP Institutional Advancement. All participants should purchase their own copy of Let Your Life Speak, by Parker J. Palmer. Group participation is FREE but registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
Listen to your life, hear the wisdom of others, and seek the Spirit together.
For further information or assistance with registration, contact the Director of Admissions, Lia Rochill at lrochill@bst.edu
