Wine, Women, and Song:
Luke and an Economics of Generosity
a zoom course by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat
September 24 - November 5, 2024
Tuesday evenings, 7 pm - 9 pm EDT
The songs imagine a radical new world.
The table always has space
and a welcome
for unexpected guests .
The women risk all
to follow Jesus
to the grave and beyond.
Could this community of radical welcome and generosity
bring healing to the world?
Mary and Martha, Mafa Jesus
Pay what you can.
Suggested amounts: $150 (full)
$100 (reduced)
$ 50 (discounted)
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It is also possible to have your course fees covered by our scholarship fund.
Tuesdays
7pm - 9pm EST
Sept 24,
Oct 1, 8, 22, 29,
Nov 5*
via Zoom
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NB: class will not meet on
Tuesday Oct 15
*recordings will be available for those unable to attend all sessions.
In denominations that follow the Revised Common Lectionary, Luke is the gospel that will be followed from Advent 2024 and throughout 2025. This course will be fruitful for those who will be preaching from Luke this year, whether ordained or lay leaders.
That said, this course is for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the Bible. All are welcome, regardless of denominational or religious affiliation. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary.
Course Format and Requirements
Each class will run on zoom for two hours with a 5 minute break half-way through. Although the bulk of the class will consist of Sylvia teaching about biblical passages, participants will also be able to post questions and points for discussion in the chat which Sylvia will monitor and answer. Powerpoint will be used periodically to show biblical texts and illustrations.
Each class will be recorded. Students who miss a class can request a link to watch the recording. Registrants can also follow the entire course through the recordings. The recordings will not be posted in any other context.
There are no assignments and no required reading for this course, although suggestions for further reading will be made as the course progresses.