PRE-REQUISITE PROGRAM

STM offers this program as a foundation for anyone interested in theology and ministry. The courses meet the admissions requirement of two undergraduate theology classes. Each class is $50. Class size is limited, so reserve a spot by enclosing your check payable to STM at least one week prior to the starting date of your choice of class(es). For more information, call the STM office at (206) 296-5330.

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HISTORY OF THE CHURCH
with Mike Raschko, Ph.D.

A survey of the history of Christianity during the past two millennia; this course is designed to give students a basic overview of key events, peoples, and movements in Christian history.
Dates: Mondays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2008
Time: 6:00—8:30 p.m


INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
with Mark Lloyd Taylor, Ph.D.

Together, we will approach theology as imaginative and self-critical understanding of Christian faith; locate theology in relation to Christian praxis, worship, and doctrine; explore some major themes and root metaphors of Christian theology (as expressed in a variety of media); identify the distinctive emphases of several Christian theological/denominational traditions; and introduce a few important theologians, past and present.
Dates: Wednesdays, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 2008
Time: 6:00—8:30 p.m.


INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTURE STUDY: “What’s a pericope?”
with Kathryn Rickert, MDiv, Ph.D.

This prerequisite course will help people learn to read the Scriptures with a variety of techniques including form critical, historical critical, and literary critical. In addition, it will offer a quick overview of the whole of the Scriptures. This course is recommended to any student planning to take Hebrew Scriptures in the Fall. *Please bring at least one Bible (two are preferred) to the first session!
Dates: Wednesdays, August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2008
Time: 6:00—8:30 p.m.


EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PHILOSOPHY
(At least what you would need for theology)
with Mike Raschko, Ph.D.

This is your opportunity to catch up on foundational philosophical terms and understandings in preparation for Christian Anthropology, Hermeneutics, and other systematic theology courses.
Dates: Thursdays, August 21, 28, September 4, 11
Time: 6:00—8:30 p.m.