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Afternoon: “Body vs Spirit? Rereading First Corinthians”
Dr. Sze-kar Wan

Does it bother you that Paul constantly talks about the “body” in 1 Corinthians? What can “body” mean when it refers to our flesh, the body of Christ, and even the resurrection body? Is Paul obsessed with zombies?

In this mini-course, we will:

• Evaluate some common fallacies about Paul’s use of flesh and spirit.

• Delineate the meaning of body, the body of Christ, and the resurrection body.

• Reread 1 Corinthians 12–15 closely.

Cultivating Civility in a Polarized World
Dr. Fred Aquino

There has been a growing interest in rethinking civility's role in navigating disagreement. This is especially the case when we recognize a tendency to cast aspersion on the integrity and abilities of the person or community with whom one disagrees. There is also a tendency to disengage from the conversation with the phrase “let’s agree to disagree.” Some call the latter tendency civility, but this course will examine what it means to be civil while continuing to engage others in conversation.

Prepare to Meet God: A Field Guide to Ecstatic Religious Experience
Dr. Rebekah Miles

 In this course, we will explore the recent rise of interest in and pursuit of ecstatic religious experiences, consider examples in Scripture and Christian history, examine key characteristics of ecstatic experiences, become familiar with common catalysts, and reflect on the role of these experiences in transforming human lives and communities. 

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify examples of, catalysts for, and key characteristics common to many ecstatic religious experiences

• Reflect on the role of these experiences in transforming human lives and communities.