In this course, we will seek to place the Gospel of Mark in its historical, cultural, and literary contexts. We will examine closely the various portraits of Jesus that Mark highlights and focus on a careful literary and theological study of the book with the goal of understanding the text and applying it to the present context.
How do the Scriptures, the Spirit, and the interpretive community work together to discern the message and meaning of the Bible? How do we read the text carefully so that we can live it out with wisdom and faithfulness?
The workshop seeks to lay biblical, theological and historical foundations for Christian understandings of culture, while also facilitating practical exploration of specific spheres of Christian involvement in culture.
What does it mean to be a community of disciples engaging the mission of the church in the world? Why are Mennonite Brethren so specific about what it means to live as disciples? This workshop will focus on the key missional elements of discipleship as articulated in the Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith, drawing upon the principle of letting biblical conceptual language shape the theological reflection of the believing community in discerning ethical and missional outcomes.
This workshop explores a selection of current theological issues. We will reflect briefly on principles that help us engage theological problems effectively, and on the landscape of contemporary Christian theological debate. We will then examine several major issues that are especially relevant today.
This course provides Christian leaders with a biblical perspective on planning within ministry organizations, the skills to develop a shared vision for ministry, and a set of practical planning and execution tools for making progress towards that vision.
The course seeks to lay biblical, theological and historical foundations for Christian understandings of culture, while also facilitating practical exploration of specific spheres of Christian involvement in culture. It will also aid students in understanding the ongoing relationship between Christianity and culture, and how cultural awareness along with critical skills for critiquing culture from a Christian perspective enhances ministry and leadership effectiveness both in the church and within society at large.
Israel and Jordan TourMark and Jennifer Wessner with MB Seminary Postponed! The March 2024 tour to Israel and Jordan has been postponed. A new date will be announced to those who registered. Join Mark (President of MB Seminary) and Jennifer Wessner as they lead a tour to Israel and Jordan in March 2024 (details below). […]
The commencement ceremony for MB Seminary’s 2023 class at the ACTS Seminaries consortium was held at Christian Life Assembly in Langley, BC on April 22. Seven students were recognized and celebrated for the completion of their programs. Here is a list of those who graduated through the ACTS consortium:
How do you intentionally integrate what you are learning in your courses to your life and leadership? This eight-month, practicum-based course will help you apply what you are learning in an in-depth and meaningful way.
