The religious poet, a worshipper of Israel’s God, YHWH, exclaimed, “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long” (Psalm 119:97). Biblical authors commend, through command and example, sustained reflection on God, His character, His works, His ways, His plans, and His instruction as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, and upon…
YOU SAW THE MOVIE (FROM HOLLYWOOD) . . . NOW READ THE BOOK (FROM GOD)!! Spring Semester 2015 is drawing near! Classes begin next week. In this week’s blog, learn why you want to take a specific class we are offering this semester: The Book of Exodus, taught by Dr. Ken Cuffey. Dr. Cuffey explains:…
This week’s blog entry is from Dr. Todd Daly: Sally has been perusing the religion section at a local book shop, and has been intrigued by the books of a New Testament scholar who, while arguing that Jesus of Nazareth was a genuine historical figure, claims to Jesus’ divinity were not a part of the…
This coming spring, UTS is excited to be offering its first class that will be held in Buurbonnais, IL. Dr. Mike McQueen explains what the class is and why it is so important: When I did my M.Div. back in the late 70’s, missions was not on my radar at all. My seminary course work…
With the first week of the new semester underway, we decided to ask a couple of students what they thought of their first week. Susan Hinesly a long time auditor, and Bethany Ross, a new Graduate Certificate student, both gave some thoughtful feedback: When asked, Susan wanted to reflect on her experience here at Urbana…
It is hard to believe it is mid-August already! In just a couple of weeks, Urbana Seminary’s fall classes will begin. With that in mind, we have asked three of our professors to say something about a class they are offering this semester: First, Dr. Mike McQueen explains his favorite class: “Ministry and Evangelism in…
written by Dr. Laura Brenneman To all of you interested, intrigued, or flat-out frustrated with the Apostle Paul, here is your opportunity to delve deeper into some of his most interesting writing. Sign up to take BI 605-190 Corinthian Correspondence, which runs June 3-20, 2013 (3 credit hours), with Dr. Laura Brenneman, specialist in Pauline studies. These…
written by Dr. Peter Spychalla, Assistant Professor of New Testament & Spiritual Formation Contemporary Christians from diverse traditions—Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant—are showing increasing interest in spiritual direction, the ancient art of soul care in which one believer helps another prayerfully attend to God. I consider myself among the novices seeking to get acquainted with spiritual direction…
written by Melody Green, adjunct professor November 22, 2013 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of C. S. Lewis, one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. The occasion will be marked by conferences around the globe, as well as the unveiling of a memorial to him in the Poet’s Corner…
written by Dr. Mike McQueen, Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies MECC is my favorite course to teach at Urbana Seminary. The official description is: “A critical analysis of the contemporary social and cultural context from a biblically informed perspective, focusing on God’s mission (missio Dei) in the world. Attention will be given to the social…
