Description:

This course examines the meaning of the Gospel, the nature and mission of the church, and the church’s engagement with culture, drawing on a detailed reading of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We will explore various ways in which Paul’s teaching provides a comprehensive Christian vision of reality which challenges core assumptions of the modern world which are at work in contemporary culture.  We will explore similarities and differences between ancient Ephesus and today’s Berlin as a point of reference in our discussions.

Instructor’s bio:

Jeffrey P. Greenman (PhD, University of Virginia) serves as President and Professor of Theology and Ethics at Regent College in Vancouver, BC. He previously served in senior academic leadership roles at Wheaton College (Illinois) and Tyndale Seminary (Toronto). Dr. Greenman’s teaching and writing have focused on Christian ethics, spiritual formation, the history of biblical interpretation, and transformative education. He is the author or editor of 13 books, including The Pedagogy of Praise: How Congregational Worship Shapes Christian Character (2016).

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Special Notes

This course takes place entirely in Berlin, Germany, as part of the Bible and Culture event planned by the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES). Students must register for Bible and Culture to take part in the course and register with Regent College in order to earn credit.

If you are interested in taking this course for credit, please e-mail Regent College’s registrar, James Smoker, at registrar@regent-college.edu.