Events
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09Oct 2018
Taste of Seminary: “Build that Wall!: When is Crossing the Border Crossing the Line?”
Taste of Seminary is a free series offered every semester in which Urbana Seminary professors or occasional guests give lectures followed by discussions. Coffee and snacks are provided! Time: 7-8:30 PM Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel, 2801 W. Kirby Ave.,…
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16Oct 2018
Taste of Seminary: Who is Adam?
A Taste of Seminary: Christian Perspectives on Faith, Culture, and Contemporary Issues Taste of Seminary is a free series that is offered by Urbana Theological Seminary faculty each semester. Lectures followed by discussion are given by seminary faculty and occasional guest speakers. …
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23Oct 2018
Taste of Seminary: What Do We Tell the Children?: Rethinking Children’s Bible Storybooks
A Taste of Seminary: Christian Perspectives on Faith, Culture, and Contemporary Issues Taste of Seminary is a free series that is offered by Urbana Theological Seminary each semester. Lectures followed by discussion are given by seminary faculty and occasional guest speakers. Everyone…
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30Oct 2018
Taste of Seminary: Learning to Read Scripture with the Church Fathers
A Taste of Seminary: Christian Perspectives on Faith, Culture, and Contemporary Issues Time: 7-8:30 PM Location: Stratford Park Bible Chapel, 2801 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign Cost: Free. Coffee & Dessert will be provided Presenter: Dr. Andrew Blaski Are Evangelicals stuck in a rut when it comes to interpreting the…
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05Nov 2018
Pastor’s Spiritual Life Forum: Jesus, the Church and #MeToo
Ruth Everhart Join us Monday, November 5, 2018 for Urbana Theological Seminary’s 5th annual Spiritual Life Forum, co-sponsored by Pastor-to-Pastor Initiatives —– Churches and society are reeling in the wake of the #MeToo movement and revelations of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and all manner of sexual harassment. The…
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19Nov 2018
Thanksgiving Break, no classes
Thanksgiving break for 2018 runs from Monday, November 19th through Friday November 23rd. The office will have limited staffing during the first part of the week, so please call before visiting the library, and will be closed the rest of…
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17Dec 2018
Finals Week Begins
Finals week begins Monday, December 17 and ends Thursday, December 20th. Be sure to consult with your faculty member for the time and location for your final exam.
Fall 2018 Courses
BIBLICAL STUDIES
BL 501 100: New Testament Greek I
- Start date: August 28, 2018
An introduction to the Koine Greek language of the New Testament.
- Time:Monday Wednesday 4:00-5:40
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBA
Instructor: Peter Sptchalla
BI 620 100 Old Testament Canonical Study: Wisdom Books
- Start date: August 30, 2018
A study of the Wisdom books of the Old Testament–Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. Consideration of the nature of wisdom, parallels in surrounding cultures, and application for living today.
- Time: Thursday 6:00-9:00
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
BI 502 100 Old Testament Survey
- Start date: August 30, 2018
An introduction to the literature of the Old Testament/Hebrew bible within the context of the history of Israel and the ancient Near East. The course will consider the interpretation of varied genres and will provide a survey of the individual…
- Time:Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey
CHRISTIAN HISTORY & THOUGHT
CT 740 330: The Wit and Wisdom of G. K. Chesterton
- Start date: August 31, 2018
Known for his sharp sense of humor, and his pithy wisdom, G. K. Chesterton influenced writers such as C. S. Lewis and Ravi Zacharias. This class will focus on his best-known writings such as the apologetic books Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man, as well as his fiction. This includes the detective series Father Brown, which a popular BBC television series is based on. We will also read some of his essays, poems, and even a play he wrote.
- Time: Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church, Discipleland
Instructor: Melody Green
CT 501 100 Theology 1
- Start date: August 27, 2018
Theology 1 is an overview of the Christian doctrines of revelation, scripture, God the Father, Christ the Son and the incarnation.
- Time: Monday, 6:00-9:00
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBA
Instructor: Todd Daly
CH 501 100: History of World Christianity 1
- Start date: August 30, 2018
A General Historical Survey of the Christian movemen
- Time: Thursday, 6:00-9:00
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Windsor Road, room 148
Instructor: Joe Thomas
CT 600 – 100 Theology and Contemporary Issues
- Start date: September 8, 2018
A study of selected topics in which contemporary cultural and church issues are addressed from a theological perspective. The course will focus on topics to be determined both by student input and interest and changing cultural phenomena. Prerequisite: CT 501-502…
- Time:Modular class; dates to be determined. . Friday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Credit: 3 hours
Location: University Baptist Church Second Floor Classroom
Instructor: Todd Daly
PRACTICAL MINISTRY
FM 501 100: Ministry and Evangelism in Cultural Context
- Start date: August 27, 2018
A critical analysis of the contemporary social and cultural context from a biblically informed perspective.
- Time:Monday 6:00-9:00
Credit: 3 hours
Location: TBA
Instructor: Michael McQueen
INTERDISCIPLINARY
GN 500 100 Intro to Graduate Research
- Start date: September 15, 2018
An introduction to the nature of graduate research, the methods used in conducting research, strategies for writing, and resources and tools used in conducting graduate-level research. Required of all incoming students in all programs.
- Time: Saturday, September 15, 9:00-4:00
Credit:pass/fail
Location: University Baptist Church
Instructors: Kenneth Cuffey, Peter Spychalla, Melody Green
UNDERGRADUATE
REL 104 100 The Bible: The Hebrew Scriptures (The Old Testament)
- Start date: August 30, 2018
Give your Bible reading a boost! This course will introduce you to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)–its literature, content, and setting. What’s the big story? What’s God doing? And how/why is it important for you today? Do talking donkeys, confrontive…
- Time: Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
Credit: 3 hours
Location: Twin City Bible Church
Instructor: Kenneth Cuffey