DATES & TIMES: 

August 7-10, 2024 ~ Wednesday-Friday: 5-7PM (PT); 6–8PM (MT); 7–9PM (CT); 8–10PM (ET) 
Saturday Session I: 10AM-12PM (PT); 11AM–1PM (MT); 12–2PM (CT); 1–3PM (ET)  
Saturday Session II: 1-3PM (PT); 2–4PM (MT); 3–5PM (CT); 4–6PM (ET)  

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Registration will open on June 1, 2024 and will close on August 1, 2024.

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LOCATION:

This course will only be offered online this year. 

After you are registered, you will receive information on how to join the online course.

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COST:

The cost of the course is $300 if needed for certification or $150 to receive 1.5 CEU's.

Click here to make a payment.

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INSTRUCTOR:

Rev. Dr. Christy Newton​

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ABOUT THE COURSE:

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This course surveys the history of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), from its founding two centuries ago to its contemporary witness, expressions, challenges and promises.  Emphasis is placed on the context of North American Christianity, the interaction of the church with the wider culture, and the denomination’s cooperation with, and resistance to, colonialism and racism.  Hence, the course provides a critical examination of the history.  Alongside this approach, the course is simultaneously pastoral in its intent, focusing on the usefulness of Disciples history for understanding the denomination’s current contours, strengths, and areas of needed reform.  The course explores the present functioning of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in it congregational, regional, general, and ecumenical expressions.  An analysis of the theological roots and posture of the Disciples tradition (and Restoration traditions) is offered, as well as a discussion of the missional status, directions and projections of Disciples as a movement.  This class is taught in English, although the student is permitted, if s/he chooses, to read the required readings in another language, if available.

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For more information, including the text book list, view the course brochure: