For the first time ever, the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) will host its Annual Meeting virtually! The Meeting will take place from April 17-18 and 24-25, 2020, and registration is free and open to everyone.
Over 45 sessions will be webcast via Adobe Connect during the 4 day event covering 14 topic areas. Sessions will run from 8:00am EDT to 3:45pm EDT.
The Theology Programme at the University of Otago is offering three free Zoom talks on selected Biblical topics: The sexually abused Jesus, Passover traditions in the Bible, and New Testament house churches.
Each session will involve input followed by facilitated discussion.
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Tuesday 7 April, 7:30-8:30pm (NZ Time; 8:30-9:30am UK Time)
David Tombs: Seeing His Innocence, I See My Innocence: Responses to Jesus as a Victim of Sexual Abuse
Wednesday 8 April, 7:30-8:30pm (NZ Time; 8:30-9:30am UK Time)
James Harding: Biblical traditions relating to Passover (Recorded)
Thursday 16 April, 7:30-8:30pm (NZ Time; 8:30-9:30am UK Time)
Paul Trebilco: House Churches in the First Century: Community in the New Testament
A Notre Dame edX course begins today (February 20, 2018) with the foremost scholar on the sources of the Qur’an, Gabriel Reynolds: “Introduction to the Quran: The Scripture of Islam”.
About this course
According to Islamic tradition, the Quran is not simply an inspired scripture. It is a divine book brought down from heaven by the angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad, and its message is the key to heaven. Join us for an exploration of the scripture that is the word of God to over a billion people.
This course will introduce you to various aspects of the Quran, including its basic message, the historical context in which it originated, the diverse ways in which Muslims have interpreted it, and its surprisingly intimate relationship with the Bible. By the end of the course, you will gain an appreciation for the perspectives of Muslim believers and academic scholars alike on the origins and the meaning of the Islamic scripture. No background in Islam or Arabic is necessary for this course.
What you’ll learn
Basic organization, structure, and literary style of the Quran
The Quran’s role within Islam and its meaning to Muslims
Traditional Islamic and critical academic perspectives on the origin of the Quran
Strategies utilized within the Quran to construct persuasive arguments
Place of Biblical characters and traditions within the Quran
Analysis of the Quran from an academic perspective
Associate Professor Barry Scott Wimpfheimer (Northwestern University) is the instructor for an online course (MOOC) on the Talmud, commencing April 18, 2016. The course is called “The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction“, and may be taken either at certificate level (for US$50) or audited for free.
The Talmud is one of the richest and most complicated works of literature the world has ever known. Since being composed around 1500 years ago it has inspired not only religious reverence but significant intellectual engagement. In this course learners will be introduced to the unique characteristics of this text and the challenges that inhere in studying it while studying a chapter of the Talmud. Students of the course can expect to develop an appreciation for how the Talmud works and why it continues to inspire religious and intellectual devotion. They will be challenged to employ critical reading skills and to analyze legal and historical concepts.
Harvard University are offering a free online course (MOOC) entitled “Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures” (HDS 3221.1x), commencing March 1, 2016. Register online here. The course is run by Professor Diane L. Moore and Anna Mudd.
What you’ll learn
- Tools for how to interpret the roles religions play in contemporary and historic contexts;
- How religions are internally diverse
- How religions evolve and change
- How religions are embedded in all human cultures
- The strengths and limitations of learning about religions through their scriptures.
While you can take the course according to your own pace, it will be rolled out as follows:
Dr. John T. Strong (Missouri State University) presents a series of 37 lectures introducing the Hebrew Bible, as part of his course, REL 101: Literature and World of the Hebrew Bible.
Over eight videos, David L. Bartlett (Yale Divinity School) and Harold W. Attridge (Yale Divinity School) discuss Paul’s letter to the Romans.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on Romans, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Romans, 1-3: Big Human Problem, Bigger Divine Solution
Romans, 4: Faith’s Poster Boy
Romans, 5: Living in Hope
Romans, 6: New Lord, New Life
Romans, 7-8: From Flesh to Spirit
Romans, 9-11: History Matters
Romans, 12-13: The Transformed Community
Romans, 14-16: The Generous Welcome
Over eight videos, David L. Bartlett (Yale Divinity School) and Minister Allen R. Hilton discuss the Gospel of Mark.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on the Gospel of Mark, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Mark, 1:1-3:35: Popularity Breeds Contempt
Mark, 3:7 – 4:34: What Kinds of Kingdom?
Mark, 4:35 – 6:29: Jesus, Thou Art All Compassion
Mark, 6:30 – 8:26: Dense Disciples?
Mark, 8:27 – 10:52: Who is He? Who are We?
Mark, 11:1 – 13:36: A Healthy Insomnia?
Mark, 14:1 – 15:47: A Soldier’s Epiphany
Mark, 16:1 – 8: The Empty Tomb Effect
Over eight videos, Stephen L. Cook (Virginia Theological Seminary) and Robert R. Wilson (Yale Divinity School) discuss Second Isaiah.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on Second Isaiah, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Isaiah 6:1-9:21: The Prophetic Messenger and his Message
Isaiah 10–12: God’s Felling of Pride, Making Way for New Growth
Isaiah 34—39: Promise in the Context of Renewed Judgment
Isaiah 40:1-31: The Fulfillment of the Divine Word: God’s Faithfulness to Israel
Isaiah 41:1–44:23: God’s Coming Vindication and Deliverance
Isaiah 44:24-48:22: The Agents of God’s Redemption
Isaiah 49:1–52:12: God’s Servant and God’s Bride
Isaiah 2, Isaiah 52:13–55:13: The Arm of God Manifest in Suffering
Over eight videos, Harold W. Attridge (Yale Divinity School) and David L. Bartlett (Yale Divinity School) discuss the book of Revelation.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on Revelation, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Over eight videos, Harold W. Attridge (Yale Divinity School) and David L. Bartlett (Yale Divinity School) discuss the book of Hebrews.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on Hebrews, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Over eight videos, Professor Joel S. Baden (Yale Divinity School) and John J. Collins (Yale Divinity School) discuss the book of Exodus.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on Exodus, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Over nine videos, Professor Harold W. Attridge (Yale Divinity School) and Professor Emeritus David L. Bartlett (Yale Divinity School) discuss 1 Corinthians.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials 1 Corinthians, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Over eight videos, Professor Harold W. Attridge (Yale Divinity School) and Professor Emeritus David L. Bartlett (Yale Divinity School) discuss the Gospel of John.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on John, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
Over eight videos, Professor Harold W. Attridge (Yale Divinity School) and Professor Emeritus David L. Bartlett (Yale Divinity School) discuss the Gospel of Luke.
The conversation is part of the Yale Bible Study Series presented in cooperation with The Congregational Church of New Canaan in New Canaan, CT.
The videos are accompanied by study materials on Luke, made available by the Congregational Church of New Canaan.
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