September 2018

Each edition of “In View of Grace” brings you news about our ministry in theological education. In this issue:

join us for the Berger Lecture in October
check out Dr. Huizenga’s blog post on women preachers
watch an interview with Mary Emily Duba, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology
Check out the newsletter below for exciting new resources for teaching, pictures from August Residency, Opening Convocation and much more!

"O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him." Psalms 34:8

Schedule for Monday, October 22, 2018

8:30 – 8:45 am | Seminary Morning Prayer
11:00 – 11:30 am | Chapel Service – “Migrant Discipleship”
Lunch Break | On your own
2:00 – 3:00 pm | Workshop - “Peacemaking As Conversation: Healing Political Divisions in Congregations and Communities”
5:30 – 7:00 pm | Dinner and Presentation – “At the Intersection of Faith and Politics: Lessons from the Reformed Tradition”

These events are free and open to the public.

Pre-registration is requested.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Resources for Teaching

In early August, UDTS biblical scholars Matthew Schlimm and Jordan Ryan spent several days in London exploring the British Museum and British Library. These two institutions hold many valuable artifacts and manuscripts relevant for studying the Bible. The professors will use their photos and recordings as resources for their lectures and research. Pictured above is Dr. Jordan Ryan standing beside an exhibit of a votive inscription in the British Museum, London. To watch a short clip of Dr. Matt talking about a color depiction of a guardsman from the book of Esther: Click here

Blog Posts from two of our students:

Melinda Stonebraker
Change is inevitable, but growth is optional

While waiting at the doctor's office this morning, I looked at pictures in a local magazine. Yes, I did have textbooks with me to read, but I opted to look at pictures instead. That's grace, okay? While I was flipping through the magazine, I saw a quote, "Change is inevitable, but growth is optional." Read more...

Samuel Felderman
The Blood Pressure of a Pharisee: A Reflection on Acts Ch. 5

It is a rare thing for a Christian writer to speak sympathetically of the Pharisees in their work. This group, the religious elite of the time of Christ and the Apostles are almost always the bad guys of the biblical narrative. Over the last few weeks, however, I have had a situation occur, that, taking place in tandem with my daily readings in the book of Acts, have left me with a certain amount of sympathy for them. Read more...

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