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The Justice Conference
August 13th, 2010The Justice Conference is about the nature of justice. Justice as the foundation of human rights. Justice as the expression of equality. Justice as the fabric of freedom. Justice as forgiveness. Justice as reconciliation. Justice as restored relationship between the creator and the created. Justice as the very nature of God.
- February 11th and 12th, 2011 -
Friday and Saturday, from 8:30am – 9:00pm…
The Justice Conference is something that can’t possibly be explained in a single blog post :: so check out the website! At this point, tickets are going for $79, but that won’t last very long! go to thejusticeconference.com and get more information!
Also, if you want to help promote the Justice Conference, “like” it on our facebook page! We also have a promotional video on our Vimeo Site.
Nice to meet y’all!
August 12th, 2010Hey everyone!
I just realized that as of yet, I have failed to introduce myself to the Kilns Blog readers!
My name is Jen, and I’m a Kilns student, here in Bend, Oregon. I heard about the Kilns about a year ago, and I was super excited about it right away! I’ve taken two classes so far (okay, one and a half…) and I LOVE it! I’ve taken the Acts to Reformation (Church History) and Reformation to Present (Church History). Through both of them, I have learned so much (and I’ve gotten 6 credits under my belt toward my One-year Biblical Studies Degree!!) and I can’t wait to take more!
So that’s that! I hope I’ll be able to meet a ton of you this year, as you take classes at the Kilns with me!
God bless =)
Acts to Reformation and Reformation to Present!
August 9th, 2010LAST CLASSES! Here we go!
First :: Acts to Reformation (Church History) – 3 credits – Independent Study
Our instructor is Rick Gerhardt and our textbook is Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley.
OFFICIAL description :: The purpose of this course is to help the student develop an understanding of the major people, places and events in the history of Christianity from the early church to the eve of the Reformation. Lectures are recorded and presented by Garth Rosell.
My comments :: This is actually one of the classes that I’ve already taken! It is an independent study class, so there is no actual time at the college except for the initial meeting! I absolutely LOVED this class, and it was so good for me to be able to study at home during the school year and summer!
Last but not least :: Reformation to Present (Church History) – 3 credits – Independent Study
We have the same instructor as before, Rick Gerhardt! Same textbook as well!
OFFICIAL description :: Oh, I just realized that it is the exact same description as above! Read up, people!
My comments :: I am currently taking this one this summer! LOVING it, although it is slightly hard to concentrate when the weather is so absolutely fantastic! I’d recommend this class for EVERYONE!
FINALLY! I am finished with the descriptions! I am taking just about EVERY class this Fall, and I would love some company… hope to see y’all in the classes with me!
Bible Study and Reformation Tour!
August 9th, 2010Two more classes….
First up :: Bible Study Methods – 2 credits – Tuesday mornings, 9:30am – 11:30am
Our instructor is going to be Tim Kizziar, and our textbooks are Ancient Word, Changing Worlds… The Doctrine of Scripture in the Modern Age by Stephen J. Nichols and Eric T. Brandt, and Grasping God’s Word: A Hands on Approach to Reading, Interpreting and Applying the Bible by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays.
OFFICIAL description :: The Bible study methods class will focus on how we can grasp the intended meaning of Scripture in a way that grasps us, and ultimately changes us. We will learn and practice the principles of the historical-cultural-grammatical method of Bible study that best ensure arriving at true authorial intent.
My comments :: The Bible is always confusing and sometimes we don’t grasp it as well as we really should! I’m excited for this class because I really do want to understand the Bible more than I do now!
Next up :: Reformation Study Tour – 3 credits – October 29th – November 10th, 2010
This class’s instructor would be Ken Wytsma, pastor of Antioch Church. Textbooks include The Reformation: A History by Patrick Collinson and (RECOMMENDED) Christianity’s Dangerous Idea by Alister McGrath.
OFFICIAL description :: The Reformation History Trip is a two-week tour through key spots in Church History in Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Participants will learn about the Renaissance, the Reformation, key figures in church history and gain an invaluable perspective on the whole of Western Christianity.
My comments :: I am SO JEALOUS of everyone going on this trip!! Ohman, I wish I was going SO BAD, but I’m not going to be able to this year! This is the kind of trip that you won’t ever forget, that you’ll have lot’s of stories from for the rest of your life! If you want more information on how CRAZY EXCITING this trip is going to be, hit up the tour’s website!
I’ve only got two more classes to tell y’all about now! Acts to Reformation and Reformation to Present…
Old Testament and Spiritual Poetry!
August 9th, 2010Next two classes this fall!
First of all :: Old Testament Survey – 3 credits – Wednesday nights, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Class professor of Old Testament Survey is going to be Syd Brestel, pastor of the downtown First Baptist! The only textbook you’ll need for this class is an English Bible (preferably a contemporary translation such as the NIV, ESV or NASB).
OFFICIAL description :: Unlock the mysteries that seem to bind the Older Testament. Discover the relevancy of a book written thousands of years ago by different authors from different cultures yet united by one theme. Explore a library of 39 books containing history, poetry, legal, and prophetic literature and discover how these books fit together chronologically.
My comments :: I’ve read through the Old Testament several times, but how can you not find it mysterious?? There are amazing stories, the ones we’ve known since Sunday School, but the deeper meaning? Do any of us really know? I’m super excited to dig more into this class, and Syd is absolutely fantastic! I’ve gone to First Baptist a couple times and I love listening to him speak!
Next up is :: Spiritual Poetry – 2 credits – Thursday nights, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
For this class, our instructor is David Jacobsen, and our textbooks are Writing Poems (7th Edition) by Michelle Boisseau, Robert Wallace, Randall Mann, and Rosing from the Dead by Paul J. Willis.
OFFICIAL description :: Creative Writing (Spiritual Poetry) will explore how we can become careful, generous readers and insightful, honest writers. We will strive to deepen and complicate our definition of the word spiritual and discover professional poets who inspire us and serve as models. As we work, we will help each other grow as poets and people.
My comments :: Poetry! How can someone not be excited about it? I’ve always loved reading and writing, and I am so happy that I’ll be able to take a class on this!
Four classes down, four to go! Next two :: Bible Study Methods and Reformation Study Tour!
Human Rights and General Apologetics!
August 5th, 2010
And here come the full descriptions!
First up :: History and Philosophy of Human Rights – 3 Credits – Monday nights, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Our instructor for this class is Mike Caba, and the textbook you’ll need is Citizens of the World: Readings in Human Rights by Nancy Carr!
OFFICIAL description :: The purpose of the course is to present an introduction to social justice issues. We will study source material showing both the historical development and underlying basis for human rights, particularly from a Biblical perspective. Issues to be discussed include racism, economic oppression, property rights and much more.
My comments :: I am SO EXCITED about this class!! I have heard so much about it from friends who have taken it, and I cannot wait! Also, I know Mike personally, and he is an awesome person, and a great professor!
Second :: General Apologetics – 3 Credits – Tuesday nights, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Our instructor for this class is Rick Gerhardt, and the textbooks you’ll need are Holman Quick Source Guide to Christian Apologetics by Doug Powell, and The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel
OFFICIAL description :: This course will equip the student to formulate and present a winsome and rational defense of the Christian world- and life-view. We will study the Scriptural call to apologetics and examine the different approaches to apologetics. We will learn to respond graciously and rationally to various charges brought against Christianity in our modern age.
My comments :: I am absolutely in love with anything apologetics, so I’m super excited about this one as well! I’ve taken two classes from Rick in the past, and I know that he’s a great teacher and a super encouraging person!
So there we are! The first two classes on my list, checked off! I’ll cover two more pretty quick :: Old Testament Survey and Spiritual Poetry… see you then!