God's Reign According to Jesus and Paul

God's Reign According to Jesus and Paul: Tracing this Theme Through the New Testament

The New Testament is clear that the proclamation of God's Reign (or Kingdom) is at the heart of the Good News. But what exactly did Jesus mean when he preached that message? And what connection (if any) is there between what Jesus preached and the communities of Jesus followers that Paul established? What can our study of this teaching mean for our churches today? These are the questions that we will explore in this class by reading key passages from the Gospels and Paul's letters, as well as current scholarship related to these questions.

This ten-week course, taught by Dr. Joshua Davis, will be offered via Zoom on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm EST beginning June 3rd and ending August 5th. The enrollment fee is $150 to audit or $375 to receive course credit.

The cost of this course offsets the operating costs of the Stevenson School for Ministry. SSFM is dedicated to the lifelong learning and discernment processes of all Episcopalians in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and beyond. If the cost would prevent you from participating, please email ssfm@diocesecpa.org for a discount code.

For questions contact ssfm@diocesecpa.org

Meet the instructor, Josh Davis, Ph.D.

Dr. Davis has a Ph.D. in Theological Studies with a minor in Church History from Vanderbilt. He served as a professor of Systematic Theology and Ethics at General Seminary. He also taught at the University of Illinois and Loyola Institute of Pastoral Studies. At Stevenson School for Ministry, he teaches Ethics and Theology. He lives in Alabama with his wife, the Rev. Danielle Thompson, and their two children.