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Spring 2023
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CH2 Anglican Christianity
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Time: 1:15 pm – 2:30pm
Instructor: Canon Ted Gerbracht

A broad historical overview of Anglican Christianity. We will briefly look at early British religious history and then gradually widen our scope as the English Church followed British traders, entrepreneurs, adventurers and missionaries around the globe, planting the seeds of what would become a loose Anglican Communion and a unique American Episcopal Church. 
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TH4 Anglican Theology
Time: 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Instructor: Rev. Canon Dr. Bruce Griffith

Part 2 of a two-semester course. Attention is directed to the history of Anglican theological content, methodology, and development with readings drawn mostly from Anglican theologians and historians. We continue to examine philosophy and history in the formulations of Anglican perspectives on theological themes such as: the person, nature, and work of Jesus Christ; God’s gracious action in creation and redemption; the revolution caused by the debates of the 19th century; and the place of denominationalism in the formation of doctrine since the founding of the World Faith and Order Conference.
​PREREQUISITE: Completion of TH3.
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NT3 Acts and Pauline Epistles
Time: 9:00 am – 10:15 am 
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Michael Hull 

​The course introduces the “Gospel according to Paul” and the Acts of the Apostles. It begins with an exposition of St. Paul as he speaks of himself in his letters and as he is spoken of in Acts within his Jewish and Hellenistic milieux. The focus of the course is an introduction to the thirteen letters of the corpus Paulinum. Selected passages from Paul’s letters and Acts are exegeted in detail. 
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OT2 The Deuteronomist History and the Writings 
Time: 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Michael Hull

The course introduces the books of Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, as well as the Psalms and Proverbs including synopses of their outlooks, ideologies, and theologies. The course pays close attention to their literary traditions, historical and cultural contexts, and thematic structures. Selected passages are exegeted in detail. 
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LT2 The Book of Common Prayer: Rubrics, Rites and Resources
​Time: 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Sean Wallace
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The first of two courses on the structure, use and theology of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and all attendant resources. This course will focus on the calendar, lectionary, Daily Offices, Baptism, Holy Week, and Holy Eucharist.
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AS5 Mission in the Anglican Tradition NEW
Time: 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Joshua Samuel

​“The Church exists by mission as fire exists by burning,” (Emil Brunner). As mission is vital for the life of the Church, we will approach study of mission systematically with special focus on the Anglican tradition. The course will begin with the basics, namely the understanding of mission in Scripture and the early church. We will then consider interpretations of mission in relation to the Anglican church’s approach in the colonial era and in postcolonial contexts. The final part of the course will look at key elements and expressions of mission in the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement in the United States, focusing on topics such as evangelism, church planting, and social justice.
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The George Mercer, Jr. Memorial School of Theology
Episcopal Diocese of Long Island
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  • About Mercer
    • Who We Are
    • Contact Us
  • Programs & Events
    • Parish Leader Workshops
    • Special Events & Lectures
    • For Clergy
    • Diocesan Church Development Institute
    • Education for Ministry
    • Youth Ed & Events
  • Safe Church
    • Diocesan Policies & Information
  • School for Ministry
    • Overview
    • Spring 2023 Courses
    • Book List - Fall 2023
    • TH3 Anglican Theology
    • Courses of Study
    • Academic Policies & Procedures
    • Instructors
    • Resources/FAQ
  • Mercer Library
    • Library Use
    • Reading for Learning
  • Resources
    • Commission on Ministry
    • Faith Formation
  • Lunch and Learn Series
  • Episcopal Church Law Class for Clergy | Attorneys
    • Session 1
    • Session 2
    • Session 3
    • Session 4
    • Session 5
    • Session 6
    • Session 7
    • Session 8
    • Session 9
    • Session 10