Bible Study Syllabus (Colossians)
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 a Pauline epistle, probably Colossians or Ephesians.
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 20
Topic
Paul in Fresh Perspective: Introduction
Readings
- Paul in Fresh Perspective, Chapters 1 & 2 (pp. 1-39)
November 23
Topic
Colossians 3:12-4:1
Readings
- Colossians 3:12-4:1
- Thompson pp. 80-97, 163-177