Description
This course will be an in-depth presentation and discussion of the material from the book:Types and Symbols in the Bible. (The book itself is the foundation for the course and can be purchased from the St Sebastian Press website.) The book explores the major themes of the Old Testament as they relate to the one eternal Christ: Jesus the Creator, Jesus the Son, Jesus the Prophet, Jesus the Priest, and Jesus the King. Each section of the course will focus on one of the five major parts from within the book. As such, the course will serve as an introduction to the major themes of the Bible and present them within the context of an allegorical or symbolic Orthodox understanding of Scripture. Following this approach—found in both the Fathers and hymns of the Church—Christians may come to see and encounter the living Christ. In this way, the true meaning of Scripture is revealed and our faith is strengthened.
Instructor
Christopher Lockwood completed his Ph.D. in Orthodox Theology at Aristotle University in Greece. He is a theologian in the Orthodox Church and taught as a professor in the Master’s program at the University of Saint Katherine. He has written extensively on symbolism in the Orthodox tradition.
Course Modules
Module I – Creation and Life
Module II – Patriarchs and People
Module III – Exodus and Shepherd
Module IV – Temple and Priest
Module V – Kingdom and Annointed
Course Details
Dates/Times: Sundays at 5:00 PM PST, beginning November 2nd. Recordings will be provided to all students.
Length of Course: 5 weeks
Class Format: 60 minutes of lecture, followed by 60 minutes of discussion
Prerequisite: Open to all; no prerequisites required