New Church Life November/December 2017 | Page 80

new church life: november/december 2017 storehouse of knowledge for a New Church perspective and world view. Developing our world view is our gift to humanity. Taking what the Lord has given we shape it to provide a new way to understand world events and new ways to act in the world. We hope to implement additional tracks: one focused on Death and Dying, the other on Philosophy. Listed below are the courses offered in the winter and spring terms in 2018. We will add additional courses as interest, resources and funding permit. The courses also are available as synchronistic distance courses. For more information please contact Dr. Jane Williams-Hogan, 267-502- 2501 or at either [email protected] or [email protected]. Winter term, beginning January 2: Church History 587: Divine Presence over Five Dispensations. A study of how the Lord addressed the changing spiritual needs of humanity in the five churches described in the Heavenly Doctrine. Demonstrates why the New Church is the “crown” of the churches. Seminar – 5 sessions; 1.5 Credits. Staff: The Rev. Stephen Cole Beginning February 5: Theology 513: Transitions, Perspectives of Death and Resurrection. This course explores the role of society in the death experience, the psychological states leading to and from death, and New Church teaching on the resuscitation process. Seminar – 3 sessions; I Credit. Drs. Jane Williams-Hogan, Erica Hyatt and Andrew Dibb Spring term Theology 522: The Doctrine of Life (April 2 - May 4) The nature and practice of religion, the foundation of the Ten Commandments, and the role of human choice. Five sessions, 1.5 credits. The Rev. Grant Odhner Religious Studies 550: Swedenborg’s Life and Times. The Swedish context for Swedenborg’s intellectual and spiritual development, call and revelatory works. Examines the geography, history, culture and society of Sweden in Swedenborg’s time. Seminar – 10 Sessions; 3 Credits. Dr. Jane Williams-Hogan Theology 501: Heavenly Doctrines as Sys