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2019-20 Adult Education Forum Schedule
Sundays, 11:15 a.m.-12 noon, in the Ziegler Library

The Rosenwald Story
September 15, 22, 29,  October 6, 13, 20
Join us as we view and discuss the documentary of philanthropist Julius Rosenwald’s remarkable life and partnership with African American communities.  Led by Jim Kincaid
 
Misusing Scripture: A Pattern of Oppression
October 27, November 3, 17, 24
This course will provide an overview of the way Scripture has been used through the centuries to justify oppression based on Jack Rogers’s book Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality.  Led by Dr. Peter Kieffer and the Rev. Dr. Blythe Denham Kieffer

Bay Weekend  
November 9-10, 2019
We welcome the Rev. Dr. Clint McCann, Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO and author of several books on the Psalms.  He will highlight the importance of justice and peace within the Psalms.

The Early Church Councils
January 3, 12, 19
This course will explore the first seven ecumenical church councils which were held between 325 and 787 CE and discuss the theological issues that spurred the councils as well as the major personalities who spoke at them. Led by Dr. Aaron Berkowitz

​Civil Rights and 20th Century Music
February 2, 9 16, 23
During the 20th century, emerging technologies permitted musicians Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley to develop new genres of Jazz, Rock and Reggae that would transform the music industry and lead the march of the civil rights movement.  Led by Dr. Peter Kieffer

Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy: The Bible and Brahms' Requiem
March 1, 8, 15
This course will provide a venue to hear Johannes Brahms’ Requiem and to explore the tenderness and passion of grief and hope within the Bible. Led by Dale Rogers and Lyle VanDeventer.

Liturgical Art in the Church
March 22, 29, April 5
This course will explore liturgical art in a variety of media and the ways art creates a contemplative and prayerful environment for the worship of God. We will conclude with a visit to the Lenten art display and discuss the works of art.  Led by Dr. Scott Day.

Faith and Reason Series
April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Join us as we view and discuss this educational DVD set featuring noted scholars addressing theological topics in a roundtable discussion.  Led by the pastors, Jim Kincaid, Lyle VanDeventer.
 

 

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Westminster Presbyterian Church
533 S. Walnut Street
Springfield, Illinois 62704
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