Uncloistered

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  “She gazed ahead through a long reach of future days strung together like pearls in a rosary, every one like the others, and all smooth and flawless and innocent, and her heart went up in thankfulness. Outside was the fervid summer afternoon; the air was filled with the sounds of the busy harvest of men and birds and bees; there were halloos, metallic clatterings, sweet calls, and long hummings. Louisa sat, prayerfully numbering her days, like an uncloistered nun.” A New England Nun By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852–1930)

"Refresing Biblical Studies for Preaching and Teaching"

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Studying the Bible week in and week out for preaching and teaching, the pastor can find himself falling into dry routine. How to refresh?

Here are three suggestions from Dr. William Larkin, professor of Bible, Greek and New Testament at the CIU's Seminary and School of Missions. A more comprehensive list of Dr. Larkin's publications and lectures can be found on his faculty webpage.

Dr. Larkin teaches the following Online courses:

  • BIB 5133 - Acts to Revelation (Online). Coursework begins May 31, 2010 and ends August 6, 2010. Register by April 30, 2010.
  • GRE 6210 - Greek 3: From Exegesis to Exposition (Online). [GRE 5110 and GRE 5111 pre-requisite] Coursework begins August 24, 2010 and ends December 12, 2010. Register by August 2, 1010.
  • ICS 6024 - Understanding Cultures & Worldviews (Online) with Dr. David Cashin. Coursework begins August 24, 2010 and ends December 12, 2010. Register by August 2, 1010.

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