Ancient Christian Faith Initiative
February 14th, 2009 at 11:03 am (Events)
In the heavenly fellowship of the saints and angels, there are Great Teachers of the Christian Faith. They are guides who know the way into the beauty of the Gospel. The Ancient Christian Faith Initiative is committed to receiving their ministry and being tutored by them in the cosmic glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The seminars of the ACFI are centered on the writings of these Great Teachers. Through close readings and focused discussions of these writings, we will seek to enter more deeply in to the conversion of our minds and souls.
The first ACFI seminar begins March 2009.
Spring 2009 Seminar: The Gospel after the New Testament
Content:
The question: “What is the Gospel?”
This primary question will lead us to also ask about the Bible, the nature of knowing God, and other issues.
Readings:
- John Behr (21st century), selections from The Mystery of Christ
- Irenaeus of Lyon (2nd century), selections from On the Apostolic Preaching
- Cyril of Alexandria (5th century), selections from his letters about Christ
- Hilary of Poitiers (4th century), selections from On the Trinity
- Jacob of Serug (6th century), selections from On the Mother of God
Class Structure:
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2 hours (1/2 hour introductory lecture, 1 1/2 hour class discussion)
Reading: 20-40 pages per week (reading will be required for the discussion)
Assignment: 5-7 page paper
Class limit: 20 students
Venue:
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral
3400 Dawson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Time:
Wednesdays, following Presanctified Liturgy 8:45PM – 9:45PM
March 4 – April 22 (8 weeks)
Cost:
$80 total cost, due first class. Make check out to Tim Becker.
Instructors:
Matt Bell, PhD student, Durham University
Tim Becker, PhD student, Union Theological Seminary
To join or for questions contact James Purdie or Tim Becker
Further information available at ancientchristianfaithinitiative.blogspot.com