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Old Testament and Spiritual Poetry!

Next 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!