2016-17 Adult Education Forum Schedule
Sundays, 11:15 a.m.-12 noon, in the Ziegler Library
SEPTEMBER 11, 18, 25
Dr. Naomi Lynn Presents: A Conversation with Karen Armstrong
On the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11, Dr. Naomi Lynn, retired Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Springfield, will lead us in a discussion of Karen Armstrong’s theology whose writing on This History of God brought healing and insight to many Christians following this tragedy as our worldview expanded.
OCTOBER 2, 9, 16
Biblical and Theological Foundations for Eco-Justice
As a certified Earth Care Congregation, we will become more grounded in what scripture has to say about eco-justice, led by Dr. Peter Kieffer & Rev. Trajan McGill.
OCTOBER 23, 30, NOVEMBER 6, 13
Church History and Presbyterian Roots
Join Reverends Hannah Dreitcer and Trajan McGill in an overview of our rich history as we celebrate Reformation Sunday.
NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4, 11, 18
MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26, APRIL 9
Invitation to the Psalms
During Advent and Lent, we will explore the rich diversity of the psalter in a Disciple Study led by Lyle VanDeventer.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22
Women Reshape America
Suzanne Borland, J.D. reviews Fred Strebeigh’s book, Equal, and the story of how women have reshaped America’s legal system since 1970.
FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19, 26
Sacred Conversations on Race
Westminster will partake in a curriculum designed to assist congregations begin the difficult and necessary conversations on racial tensions in an effort to make us better informed and more self-aware.
APRIL 23, 30, MAY 7
The Power of Parable
This course will explore the power of storytelling and parables as found in Jewish, Muslim and Christian scriptures, led by Rabbi Barry Marks, Dr. Maryam Mostoufi, and Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer.
Dr. Naomi Lynn Presents: A Conversation with Karen Armstrong
On the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11, Dr. Naomi Lynn, retired Chancellor of the University of Illinois at Springfield, will lead us in a discussion of Karen Armstrong’s theology whose writing on This History of God brought healing and insight to many Christians following this tragedy as our worldview expanded.
OCTOBER 2, 9, 16
Biblical and Theological Foundations for Eco-Justice
As a certified Earth Care Congregation, we will become more grounded in what scripture has to say about eco-justice, led by Dr. Peter Kieffer & Rev. Trajan McGill.
OCTOBER 23, 30, NOVEMBER 6, 13
Church History and Presbyterian Roots
Join Reverends Hannah Dreitcer and Trajan McGill in an overview of our rich history as we celebrate Reformation Sunday.
NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 4, 11, 18
MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26, APRIL 9
Invitation to the Psalms
During Advent and Lent, we will explore the rich diversity of the psalter in a Disciple Study led by Lyle VanDeventer.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22
Women Reshape America
Suzanne Borland, J.D. reviews Fred Strebeigh’s book, Equal, and the story of how women have reshaped America’s legal system since 1970.
FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19, 26
Sacred Conversations on Race
Westminster will partake in a curriculum designed to assist congregations begin the difficult and necessary conversations on racial tensions in an effort to make us better informed and more self-aware.
APRIL 23, 30, MAY 7
The Power of Parable
This course will explore the power of storytelling and parables as found in Jewish, Muslim and Christian scriptures, led by Rabbi Barry Marks, Dr. Maryam Mostoufi, and Rev. Dr. Blythe D. Kieffer.