The Word is Alive
You may not consider yourself a theologically inclined person, but every believer is a theologian in some capacity. These classes will help elevate your personal time in the Word of God and enable you to build a firm foundation from Scripture and handle theology proficiently. There will be instruction as well as opportunities to practice utilizing new information and techniques over the course of the class.
Class Overview
This class begins with a Bible interpretation journey as the Scriptures enter modern language from the ancient times. The class continues with an overview of systematic theology, providing a net for the truths of Christianity to be gathered. Along with the study of the Scriptures, there are several workshop classes that activate the theological material for everyday use.
Plan to read the Bible with a generous understanding of the revelation that God has provided for His people. By apprehending the topics covered in the School of the Word, there will be a growing confidence in reading, studying and presenting Biblical information.
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15.
Leadership Team
Arden Stevens
Instructor, School of the Word
The instructor for the School of the Word is Arden Stevens. Arden and his wife Keira have been involved with New Day Church for 12 years. They moved to Summerville to be part of this growing community of believers and have participated in several areas of service to the church over their time here.
Arden has a Bachelor's degree in Theology and a Masters of Divinity degree from Liberty University. He has been studying theology and teaching theology in some capacity for over 16 years. Arden developed and taught the first two years of the School of the Word for New Day several years ago and is now happy to be involved with this version of the School.
Sections & Schedule
Bible Interpretation
Interpretation Methodology - Understanding the journey from Hebrew and Greek to English and the tools used to explain the context in modern languages.
Genre Overview - The study of various kinds of text used throughout Scripture such as poetry, allegory, and narrative how that impacts interpretation.
Introduction to Systematic Theology
Formulation of Theology - How Theology is developed and evidence is gathered to create a system of belief.
Foundational Theologies - An overview of all major systematic theologies and identifying the implications of those belief systems.
Biblical Application
Theological understanding - The ability to identify different theologies and discern credibility using Scripture.
Personal theology development - Gathering evidence and using critical analysis to develop a personal theology that can be taught or explained.
Schedule
Monday August 21 | 7pm
Monday August 28 | 7pm
Monday September 11 | 7pm
Monday September 18 | 7pm
Monday September 25 | 7pm
Monday October 2 | 7pm
Monday October 9 | 7pm
Monday October 16 | 7pm
Monday October 23 | 7pm
Monday October 30 | 7pm
Monday November 6 | 7pm
Monday November 13 | 7pm
Monday November 27 | 7pm
Monday December 4 | 7pm
Monday December 11 | 7pm
Location
New Day Church Office
1420 Central Ave
Summerville, SC 29483