Fall Session 2023 

Hybrid/Blended Courses
October 2 - November 13, 2023
Registration closes September 18, 2023
In-person class dates:
Friday, October 13, 2023 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch is now provided for Saturday!
(If you have diet restrictions, please let our office know 2 weeks in advance.)
​  Saturday, October 28 - Zoom classes
For more information on Hybrid/Blended Classes, Click Here

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COS 121: Bible I: Introduction 
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This course introduces biblical interpretation. Attention is given to the inspiration, formation,
and function of the canon and to the development of a methodology of interpretation consistent with the nature of scripture.
​ The importance of the Bible as a witness to the life and faith of ancient Israel and earliest Christianity will be emphasized.


COS 221: Bible II: Torah & Israel's History
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This course interprets the critical events, developing institutions, and traditions of Israel.
Attention is given to the earliest Covenants, to the Exodus, to the rise of the monarchy,
​ and to other events up to the eighth century prophets.
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COS 323: Congregational Care
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This course introduces students to practices of congregational care
and the pastor’s responsibility in caregiving.
 

COS 421: Bible IV: Prophets, Psalms, & Wisdom
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This course examines God’s Word as expressed through Israel’s prophets,
selected Psalms, and selected passages from Wisdom literature.


COS 521: Bible V: Acts, Epistles, & Revelations
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This course focuses on the content and context of these writings, and the theological emphases of their writers.
In addition to Acts and Revelation, Romans, 1 Corinthians, Hebrews, James, and 1 John will receive special attention.
Students will articulate a theology of scripture.