Homiletics 923: Sermons from the Prophets and New Testament Texts.
Theory and practice of sermon writing. Sermons will be from the Prophetical style of the Old Testament, and from various styles in the New Testament.
Workshop. G.H. Odhner
Theology 626: Themes in the Old Testament.
The character of the Old Testament, seen in the light of the theological Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg (the “Heavenly Doctrine”). The nature of its inspirations and its place in the history of revelation. A look at the major themes in the literal sense that are the basis for its spiritual meaning.
Seminar. G.H. Odhner
Pastoral Theology 853: Liturgics: Rites and Sacraments.
A review of the doctrines associated with liturgics with a focus on the doctrines surrounding the sacraments and rites of the New Church. We look at current practice in the General Church of the New Jerusalem: how the sacraments and rites are performed as described in the Liturgy and as adapted to various circumstances and needs. Design of orders of service and practice are a central part of this workshop.
Workshop. G.H. Odhner
Pastoral Theology 852; Liturgics: Orders of Services for Worship.
A practical course on constructing an order of service, examining the place and use of music, singing, the letter of the Word, prayer, lessons, the children's talk, sermon and benediction. There will be a major emphasis on developing a familiarity with the liturgy and practice of leading worship according to the standard General Offices, as well as contemporary, informal and home settings. The aim of this course is to prepare students to be able to comfortably lead a service in a variety of settings before their Candidate experience requires them to do so.
Workshop. G.H. Odhner
Pastoral Theology 851: Liturgics: Doctrinal Foundations.
Introductory course exploring the doctrinal underpinnings of ritual in the General Church of the New Jerusalem (GCNJ). We consider how and why the GCNJ office came into being, exploring the development of liturgical practice in the New Church from its earliest days to the present. We also consider more contemporary forms of worship in the GCNJ. Topics include “external and internal worship,” the role of ritual in worship, houses of worship and their symbolism.
Workshop. G.H. Odhner
Theology 710 is a workshop study of some of the central teachings of the Heavenly Doctrine relating to the priesthood. It is primarily a theological and discussion course, looking at principles of priesthood contained in the Heavenly Doctrine.
An overview of the Old and New Testaments.
Theology 626-628d Themes of he OT and NT
The Old Testament and New Testaments considered as distinct revelations, understood in the light of the teachings of the Heavenly Doctrine. The focus is on helping students grasp the larger themes in the literal sense that are the basis for the spiritual meaning, so that they can better teach and lead from and through the Word. We are assuming a basic familiarity with the Old and New Testaments.
Since the Lord created heaven and earth, He is the supreme governor over all things. His government is the activity of His love, by means of His wisdom, as He provides every individual human being the means to be connected to Him in a bond of love and wisdom. The book, Divine Providence, outlines this provision, and clearly shows the relationship between Creator and creature.
A directed reading guide for True Christian Religion. For students considering applying to the Academy of the New Church Theological School.
The systematic teachings of the Writings about the Lord: His essential nature from eternity; His relationship with us before the advent; why He needed to “come”; what He accomplished (redemption), how He accomplished it (glorification of His human); the enduring effect of the glorified Divine Natural/Divine Human, and of the Lord’s presence /“proceeding” through it. More specifically, in considering His glorification process we look at His conception, heredity, and development in the human. We especially look at the nature of His temptations, which were the very means of His subjugating the hells.
