Bible & Theology

For a detailed description of each class, and for times and locations, please see the class webpage in the 2007-2008 Class Schedule.


Bible & Theology Core Classes

The Bible & Theology category is built on six core classes that set the foundations for our theological growth. Taught by our pastoral staff, these six classes are offered yearly as one-time Saturday seminars or midweek series. Each class provides a rich overview and discusses the major themes in the area of study. Participants will learn the Biblical and theological framework from which Redeemer's gospel-centered vision for life and ministry is built. They will also be introduced to key resources for further study.

  • Foundations of Biblical Interpretation
  • Foundations of the Old Testament
  • Foundations of the New Testament
  • Foundations of the Reformed Faith
  • Foundations of a Christian Worldview
  • Foundations for Biblical Ethics

Bible & Theology Electives

Building upon the Core series, a variety of elective classes is offered throughout the year. These classes are taught by our pastoral staff, pastoral interns, key leaders from our congregation and other guest teachers. The growing list of classes and seminars for this year:

  • Genesis
  • Exodus
  • The Attributes of God
  • Leviticus: Be Holy
  • Ephesians: Becoming Who You Already Are
  • Numbers: Be Counted
  • The Ancient Church: The Continued Work of God After the New Testament
  • The Bible, The Church & Gender Roles
  • The Resurrection: So You May Believe
  • Deuteronomy: Be Equipped
  • First Thessalonians: Living in Light of the Last Days
  • The Gospel According to Martin Luther and John Calvin

Academy for Christian Thought Lectures

SOGF hosts a series of lectures by Rev. Ron Choong, Director of the Academy for Christian Thought (ACT). Ron is an internationally recognized speaker and scholar on topics of the veracity of Christian truth, comparative religions, science and theology, and contemporary thought.

The "Thinking Things Through, Theologically" series invites participants to think about what it is that Christians say they believe about God. This fall, all lectures will take place after the East Side Sunday service, from 12:10 to 1:10PM, on the 5th floor of Hunter West. Registration is not required, all are welcome to attend.

  • Sep 16 - Philosophical Anthropology (Room 506)
  • Oct 7 - Archaeology of the Old Testament (Room 506)
  • Oct 28 - Archaeology of the New Testament (Room 509)
  • Nov 11 - What is Gnosticism? (Room 506)
  • Dec 9 - What is Judaism? (Room 506)
  • Jan 29 - Creation
  • Feb 17 - Patrology: God-The Father
  • Mar 16 - Christology: God-The Son
  • Apr 20 - Pneumatology: God-The Spirit
  • May 18 - The Triune God of the Christian Faith
  • Jun 8 - A Christian View of Other Faiths

For more information on Ron and ACT, please see www.actministry.org.