Ormond Learning Hub – 2024 Winter Course
‘Who do you say that I am?’: Understanding Jesus Christ
Who was Jesus Christ and what did he do to make the earliest Christians believe he was God made human?
Exploring this question requires more than studying history, the bible and theology. It is a question we come to with our own experience of faith.
Over eight weeks we will put Jesus of Nazareth in his historical context to understand how his Jewish tradition shaped who he was on earth. We will look closely at his mission of healing (including exorcisms) and how his own suffering and sacrifice on the cross help us understand the place of suffering in our own lives. We will explore how central resurrection is in understanding who Jesus was and how subsequent generations came to see Jesus as both fully human and fully divine. Traditionally Jesus’ divinity has been explained through the doctrine of the trinity, but we will spend time uncovering the often neglected but exciting area of Wisdom Christology. We will conclude by actively reflecting on who each of us understands Jesus to be, especially in our relationship to him and each other.
I hope you can join us in what promises to be a stimulating and enriching exploration of the central figure of our faith. Each week you will have an opportunity to engage with written materials sent to your inbox and discuss these and other interesting topics during the interactive sessions.
‘Who do you say that I am?’: Understanding Jesus Christ
Who was Jesus Christ and what did he do to make the earliest Christians believe he was God made human?
Exploring this question requires more than studying history, the bible and theology. It is a question we come to with our own experience of faith.
Over eight weeks we will put Jesus of Nazareth in his historical context to understand how his Jewish tradition shaped who he was on earth. We will look closely at his mission of healing (including exorcisms) and how his own suffering and sacrifice on the cross help us understand the place of suffering in our own lives. We will explore how central resurrection is in understanding who Jesus was and how subsequent generations came to see Jesus as both fully human and fully divine. Traditionally Jesus’ divinity has been explained through the doctrine of the trinity, but we will spend time uncovering the often neglected but exciting area of Wisdom Christology. We will conclude by actively reflecting on who each of us understands Jesus to be, especially in our relationship to him and each other.
I hope you can join us in what promises to be a stimulating and enriching exploration of the central figure of our faith. Each week you will have an opportunity to engage with written materials sent to your inbox and discuss these and other interesting topics during the interactive sessions.
Dates 8 Thursdays – July 18th to September 5th (with a one week break after week 4).
Time 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue Zoom
Cost $80 or by donation
Facilitator Brad Denniston
Enrolments Visit ormondunitingchurch.org/ormond-learning-hub or;
or Enquiries Call Cate on 0411 958 127 or; Email [email protected]
Time 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue Zoom
Cost $80 or by donation
Facilitator Brad Denniston
Enrolments Visit ormondunitingchurch.org/ormond-learning-hub or;
or Enquiries Call Cate on 0411 958 127 or; Email [email protected]
Ormond Learning Hub is
- · a safe, friendly and inclusive learning environment
- · a focus on faith formation
- · encouragement for curiosity and questioning
- · an enriching learning experience
- · a collaborative ethos
- · time for small group discussion
- · stimulating read-at-home texts
- · art works, music and video
- · short presentations by the facilitator
Quotes from previous courses:
- “I really enjoyed the rich diversity of materials, articles, quotes, video clips, art and alternative views.”
- “Brad brings a freshness and competence which are such great gifts he has to offer.”
- “I appreciate the style of facilitation, the warmth and encouragement - and the challenge to look a little deeper.”
Facilitator: Brad Denniston
Brad holds a Masters in Theology from the University of Divinity. He is passionate about making theology accessible and transformational for everyone.