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This is the syllabus for the Bible study for the fall of 2008. This semester we are doing a two-part series on Paul. The first half of the semester consists of a book by N.T. Wright called "Paul: In Fresh Perspective". The second half of the semester consists of a study of Colossians.
Schedule
September 7
Topic
Faith and Politics: From the Left
Readings
- Jim Wallis - High Stakes For Church and State
- Ariel Sabar - Barack Obama: Putting faith out front
September 14
Topic
Faith and Politics: From the Right
Readings
- Evangelicals and Catholics Together - That They May Have Life
- George Weigel - Religious Conviction and Democratic Etiquette
September 21
Topic
Paul in Fresh Perspective: Introduction
Readings
- Paul in Fresh Perspective, Chapters 1 & 2 (pp. 1-39)
September 28
Topic
Paul in Fresh Perspective
Readings
- Paul in Fresh Perspective, Chapters 3 & 4
October 5
Topic
Paul in Fresh Perspective
Readings
- Paul in Fresh Perspective, Chapters 5 & 6
October 12
Topic
Paul in Fresh Perspective
Readings
- Paul in Fresh Perspective, Chapters 7 & 8
October 26
Topic
Colossians 1:1-14
Readings
- Colossians 1:1-14
- Thompson pp. 1-27, 131-143
November 2
Topic
Colossians 1:15-29
Readings
- Colossians 1:15-29
- Thompson pp. 27-47, 111-123
- John Howard Yoder, "Christ and Power" from The Politics of Jesus
November 9
Topic
Colossians 2
Readings
- Colossians 2
- Thompson pp. 47-68, 143-154
- Martin Luther "On Christian Freedom"
November 16
Topic
Colossians 3:1-3:11
Readings
- Colossians 3:1-3:11
- Thompson pp. 68-80, 125-131, 155-163
- Michael Barram "Colossians 3:1-17"
November 23
Topic
Colossians 3:12-4:1
Readings
- Colossians 3:12-4:1
- Thompson pp. 80-97, 163-177