Course Catalog

TheoEd Macon 2024

TED-style talks on God, Mental health, and Spiritual Wellness

Hope Is Here!

Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET, Feb 6 - Feb 20

From Abraham to Moses: Stories of the Ancestors

Wednesdays at 12-1:15 PM ET, January 15, 2025 until February 12, 2025

Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community, and the Church's Mission

Sundays, from 11:30 AM ET - 12:15 PM ET hosted at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta, GA from March 2 until March 30, 2025.

Bible Bundle - Journey Through the Bible

Sessions are offered from: Course 1: January 15 - February 12, 2025 (Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST) Course 2: June 9 - 30, 2025 (Mondays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST) Course 3: September 4 - September 26, 2025 (Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST)

AI and the Future of Christianity

Tuesdays from 8:00 PM (USA) ET - 9:15 PM (USA) ET from March 4 until March 25, 2025.

Reclaiming the Body: A Womanist Theology of Belonging, Inclusion, and Grace

Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM EST from February 5 until February 26, 2025 in partnership with Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA

The Artistry of Luke's Gospel

Sundays at 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM ET starting January 5 until January 26, 2025 hosted at Decatur First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Georgia.

Let's Talk About Immigration

Sundays, at 9:30 AM ET - 10:15 AM ET from April 7 until April 28, 2024 hosted in partnership with Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, Georgia.

Catholicism and LGBTQ Persons: A Dialogue

The Stories We Tell: Medievalism and White Supremacy

The Borders of our Responsibility: Christian Ethics & Migration

6-week in person course hosted at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida. Tuesdays 6:30 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET from September 13 - October 18, 2022.

A Book Discussion on Parenting for a Better World

Thursday, March 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM ET until 1:00 PM ET.

PUBLICations: The Unfinished Search for Common Ground

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 7:00 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET.

Asian and Asian American Feminist Biblical Studies

Offered in partnership with Pacific, Asian, and North American Asian Women in Theology and Ministry (PANAAWTM) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lift Every Voice and Sing: An Evening with Dr. James Abbington: An Informance

A Candler School of Theology Musical "Informance" on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 7:00 PM ET until 9:00 PM ET

Spirituality for the Contemporary World

This online course explores different dimensions of a holistic and passionate spirituality for the modern world.

How the Bible Came to Be: A Brief History

Wednesdays, August 14 - September 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM ET until 7:15 PM ET hosted at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia.

This Strange and Sacred Scripture

Drawing on biblical scholarship and pastoral insights, this course offers strategies for reading and responding to the Old Testament in ways that are both faithful and constructive.

Women in the Hebrew Bible

This 6-week online course explores how the bible is read by different people and then situates women in their historical and geographical settings to get a sense of the laws they labored under.

Howard Thurman: Spirituality and Community

This online course explores how spirituality influences concepts of community and assesses the practical implications of such concepts.

Advancement for Churches and Non-Profits

This course will introduce attendees to the fundamental role that resource development plays in the material and spiritual life of churches, and also faith-based nonprofit organizations.

Prophetic Ministry and Imagination

In this course, we take a close look at four figures from the Bible— Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Jesus — and how they embodied what Walter Brueggemann refers to as "the prophetic imagination."

Women in the New Testament

This class introduces more accurate historical picture of Women in the New Testament.

Living a Generous Life

This course will explore how our upbringings and culture shape our attitudes and fears around giving and will interpret what the Bible says about how we manage and share our resources.

Acts of the Apostles

This course looks at the early church taking it self on the road! We will also further explore the role of the Holy Spirit, especially in the act of bearing witness.

The Gospel of Mark: A Brief Beginning

In this course, we look at how Mark’s gospel lays the foundation for all the other gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke.

What's Old is New Again: The Importance of the Jewish Gospel

This study will use the quotations of the Old Testament that are unique to Matthew’s Gospel as a gateway into re-examining how we as followers of the Messiah should also read and appreciate the holy texts of the earliest Christ followers.

Making Sense of the Old Testament

Wednesdays, 6:45 PM ET - 8:15 PM ET starting October 25, 2023 until May 1, 2024 hosted at All Saints Episcopal in Atlanta, Georgia.

Paul's Letter to the Philippians

4-week course hosted at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia. Wednesdays from 7:00 PM ET - 8:30 PM ET from October 26 - November 16, 2022.

The Corinthian Conversation: The Crisis of Church Conflict

5-sessions online hosted in partnership with Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia. Sundays from 6:00 PM ET - 7:30 PM ET starting January 22 until February 26, 2023.

The Doctrine of the Trinity

5-week online course. Wednesdays from 6:30 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET from September 28 - October 26, 2022.

Which way do we go next? United Methodists Navigating the Future

Tuesdays, starting October 18 until November 8, 2022 from 7:00 PM ET until 9:00 PM ET.

Reclaiming Sabbath

The Role of Toxic Religion in Shaping Ethnic Nationalistic Identities

Reclaiming Sabbath

Which way do we go next? United Methodists Navigating the Future

Tuesdays, starting October 18 until November 8, 2022 from 7:00 PM ET until 9:00 PM ET.

The Doctrine of the Trinity

5-week online course. Wednesdays from 6:30 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET from September 28 - October 26, 2022.

The Corinthian Conversation: The Crisis of Church Conflict

5-sessions online hosted in partnership with Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon, Georgia. Sundays from 6:00 PM ET - 7:30 PM ET starting January 22 until February 26, 2023.

Paul's Letter to the Philippians

4-week course hosted at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia. Wednesdays from 7:00 PM ET - 8:30 PM ET from October 26 - November 16, 2022.

Making Sense of the Old Testament

Wednesdays, 6:45 PM ET - 8:15 PM ET starting October 25, 2023 until May 1, 2024 hosted at All Saints Episcopal in Atlanta, Georgia.

Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community and the Church's Mission

Wednesdays, from 7:00 PM ET - 8:30 PM ET hosted at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia from September 20 until October 18, 2023.

What's Old is New Again: The Importance of the Jewish Gospel

This study will use the quotations of the Old Testament that are unique to Matthew’s Gospel as a gateway into re-examining how we as followers of the Messiah should also read and appreciate the holy texts of the earliest Christ followers.

The Gospel of Mark: A Brief Beginning

In this course, we look at how Mark’s gospel lays the foundation for all the other gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke.

Acts of the Apostles

This course looks at the early church taking it self on the road! We will also further explore the role of the Holy Spirit, especially in the act of bearing witness.

Living a Generous Life

This course will explore how our upbringings and culture shape our attitudes and fears around giving and will interpret what the Bible says about how we manage and share our resources.

Women in the New Testament

This class introduces more accurate historical picture of Women in the New Testament.

Prophetic Ministry and Imagination

In this course, we take a close look at four figures from the Bible— Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Jesus — and how they embodied what Walter Brueggemann refers to as "the prophetic imagination."

Advancement for Churches and Non-Profits

This course will introduce attendees to the fundamental role that resource development plays in the material and spiritual life of churches, and also faith-based nonprofit organizations.

Howard Thurman: Spirituality and Community

This online course explores how spirituality influences concepts of community and assesses the practical implications of such concepts.

Women in the Hebrew Bible

This 6-week online course explores how the bible is read by different people and then situates women in their historical and geographical settings to get a sense of the laws they labored under.

This Strange and Sacred Scripture

Drawing on biblical scholarship and pastoral insights, this course offers strategies for reading and responding to the Old Testament in ways that are both faithful and constructive.

How the Bible Came to Be: A Brief History

Wednesdays, August 14 - September 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM ET until 7:15 PM ET hosted at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia.

Spirituality for the Contemporary World

This online course explores different dimensions of a holistic and passionate spirituality for the modern world.

Lift Every Voice and Sing: An Evening with Dr. James Abbington: An Informance

A Candler School of Theology Musical "Informance" on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 7:00 PM ET until 9:00 PM ET

Asian and Asian American Feminist Biblical Studies

Offered in partnership with Pacific, Asian, and North American Asian Women in Theology and Ministry (PANAAWTM) in Atlanta, Georgia.

PUBLICations: The Unfinished Search for Common Ground

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 7:00 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET.

The Temple and the Wilderness in Acts

Wednesdays, from 6:00 PM ET - 7:15 PM ET hosted at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church in Sandy Springs, Georgia from September 6 until 27, 2023.

The Borders of our Responsibility: Christian Ethics & Migration

6-week in person course hosted at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida. Tuesdays 6:30 PM ET - 8:00 PM ET from September 13 - October 18, 2022.

UMC 101: Rooted in Faith…Grounded in Love: Our Methodist Story

Sundays, 9:50 AM ET until 10:50 AM ET starting August 27 until September 24, 2023 hosted at Decatur First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Georgia.

The Stories We Tell: Medievalism and White Supremacy

Catholicism and LGBTQ Persons: A Dialogue

Let's Talk About Immigration

Sundays, at 9:30 AM ET - 10:15 AM ET from April 7 until April 28, 2024 hosted in partnership with Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody, Georgia.

TheoEd Macon 2024

TED-style talks on God, Mental health, and Spiritual Wellness

From Abraham to Moses: Stories of the Ancestors

Wednesdays at 12-1:15 PM ET, January 15, 2025 until February 12, 2025

Transgender Persons, Pastoral Care, and the Catholic Church

Tu-W-Th from 7:00 PM ET - 8 PM ET from October 10 through 19, 2013 (two consecutive weeks).

Hope Is Here!

Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET, Feb 6 - Feb 20

The Artistry of Luke's Gospel

Sundays at 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM ET starting January 5 until January 26, 2025 hosted at Decatur First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Georgia.

Reclaiming the Body: A Womanist Theology of Belonging, Inclusion, and Grace

Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM EST from February 5 until February 26, 2025 in partnership with Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA

AI and the Future of Christianity

Tuesdays from 8:00 PM (USA) ET - 9:15 PM (USA) ET from March 4 until March 25, 2025.

Bible Bundle - Journey Through the Bible

Sessions are offered from: Course 1: January 15 - February 12, 2025 (Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST) Course 2: June 9 - 30, 2025 (Mondays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST) Course 3: September 4 - September 26, 2025 (Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST)

Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community, and the Church's Mission

Sundays, from 11:30 AM ET - 12:15 PM ET hosted at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta, GA from March 2 until March 30, 2025.

Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community, and the Church's Mission

Sundays, from 11:30 AM ET - 12:15 PM ET hosted at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Atlanta, GA from March 2 until March 30, 2025.

Bible Bundle - Journey Through the Bible

Sessions are offered from: Course 1: January 15 - February 12, 2025 (Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST) Course 2: June 9 - 30, 2025 (Mondays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST) Course 3: September 4 - September 26, 2025 (Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM EST)

AI and the Future of Christianity

Tuesdays from 8:00 PM (USA) ET - 9:15 PM (USA) ET from March 4 until March 25, 2025.

Reclaiming the Body: A Womanist Theology of Belonging, Inclusion, and Grace

Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:30 PM EST from February 5 until February 26, 2025 in partnership with Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA

The Artistry of Luke's Gospel

Sundays at 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM ET starting January 5 until January 26, 2025 hosted at Decatur First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Georgia.

Hope Is Here!

Thursdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET, Feb 6 - Feb 20

From Abraham to Moses: Stories of the Ancestors

Wednesdays at 12-1:15 PM ET, January 15, 2025 until February 12, 2025

TheoEd Macon 2024

TED-style talks on God, Mental health, and Spiritual Wellness

Catholicism and LGBTQ Persons: A Dialogue

The Stories We Tell: Medievalism and White Supremacy

UMC 101: Rooted in Faith…Grounded in Love: Our Methodist Story

Sundays, 9:50 AM ET until 10:50 AM ET starting August 27 until September 24, 2023 hosted at Decatur First United Methodist Church in Decatur, Georgia.

The Bible and Trauma

Thursdays from 7:00 PM ET - 8:15 PM ET from October 12 until November 16, 2023.

The Bible and Race in America

6-sessions in-person hosted in partnership with Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Sundays from 10:00 AM ET - 11:00 AM ET starting September 17 until October 22, 2023.

The Temple and the Wilderness in Acts

Wednesdays, from 6:00 PM ET - 7:15 PM ET hosted at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church in Sandy Springs, Georgia from September 6 until 27, 2023.

Asian and Asian American Feminist Biblical Studies

Offered in partnership with Pacific, Asian, and North American Asian Women in Theology and Ministry (PANAAWTM) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lift Every Voice and Sing: An Evening with Dr. James Abbington: An Informance

A Candler School of Theology Musical "Informance" on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 7:00 PM ET until 9:00 PM ET

Spirituality for the Contemporary World

This online course explores different dimensions of a holistic and passionate spirituality for the modern world.

How the Bible Came to Be: A Brief History

Wednesdays, August 14 - September 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM ET until 7:15 PM ET hosted at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia.

This Strange and Sacred Scripture

Drawing on biblical scholarship and pastoral insights, this course offers strategies for reading and responding to the Old Testament in ways that are both faithful and constructive.

Women in the Hebrew Bible

This 6-week online course explores how the bible is read by different people and then situates women in their historical and geographical settings to get a sense of the laws they labored under.

Howard Thurman: Spirituality and Community

This online course explores how spirituality influences concepts of community and assesses the practical implications of such concepts.

Prophetic Ministry and Imagination

In this course, we take a close look at four figures from the Bible— Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Jesus — and how they embodied what Walter Brueggemann refers to as "the prophetic imagination."

Women in the New Testament

This class introduces more accurate historical picture of Women in the New Testament.

Living a Generous Life

This course will explore how our upbringings and culture shape our attitudes and fears around giving and will interpret what the Bible says about how we manage and share our resources.

Acts of the Apostles

This course looks at the early church taking it self on the road! We will also further explore the role of the Holy Spirit, especially in the act of bearing witness.

The Gospel of Mark: A Brief Beginning

In this course, we look at how Mark’s gospel lays the foundation for all the other gospels, particularly Matthew and Luke.

What's Old is New Again: The Importance of the Jewish Gospel

This study will use the quotations of the Old Testament that are unique to Matthew’s Gospel as a gateway into re-examining how we as followers of the Messiah should also read and appreciate the holy texts of the earliest Christ followers.

Seeking Shalom: Justice, Community and the Church's Mission

Wednesdays, from 7:00 PM ET - 8:30 PM ET hosted at Dunwoody United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia from September 20 until October 18, 2023.