Christian Life

7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, year-round, Room 228 (Friendship Hall East).

Taught by Rev. Diane Quaintance, retired pastor of Village Church. 9:30-11 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 4 - Dec. 18, Room 126.

6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 6-20, Rooms 132/133, Mission Campus Explore seven essential Christian doctrines with Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka: Theology (study of God), Christology (Jesus Christ), Pneumatology (Holy Spirit), Ecclesiology (church), Hamartiology (sin), Soteriology (salvation), and Eschatology (end times). These doctrines, pivotal in church history and sometimes contentious, shape Christian beliefs and practices. The course examines their relevance and impact on modern faith.

1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 19, Antioch Campus Multipurpose Room This Bible study is opened to all women from both campuses. The curricula are decided by the group and include diverse biblical studies. For most of the studies, some preparatory reading is suggested so the participants can have interactive discussions. For more information, please call Jan Zimmerman at 913-522-4643 or Sally Rosine at 913-449-2425.

6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 2, Rooms 132/133, Mission Campus This course, taught by Professor Megan Groninger of William Jewell College, examines the intersection of nationalism and religion through historical contexts: the European Reformation, 19th Century Imperialism, Decolonization, and Postcolonialism. It explores how nationalism, often intertwined with religious elements, has shaped politics over time and considers various theoretical frameworks for understanding and defining nationalism.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 23-Oct. 14, Rooms 232/233, Mission Campus Jesus’ perspectives and values were shaped by his Jewish upbringing and the socio-religious culture of his time, reflecting and expanding on Jewish traditions. Despite a patriarchal society, Judaism was diverse in its views on God, Torah, society, and women. The gospels, particularly Luke and John, highlight this diversity through their portrayal of women’s significant roles in Jesus’ life. Our instructor is Biagio Mazza, retired pastoral associate, Scripture scholar and theologian.