Genesis is a course from the clergy of St John's that explores life's big questions. Genesis doesn't provide easy answers, but an opportunity to explore the meaning of life from the Christian perspective. In particular, from a liberal Christian perspective that is inclusive and values tradition, but seeks to interpret it in the light of a modern understanding about life and the world we live in.
The texts of the talks and handouts are available below. To access the talks and handouts, which are in MS Word Format, right click on the link and choose “Save Target As”. This will save the file to your computer where you can open it. Presentations can be opened in MS Powerpoint. The MS Powerpoint viewer is available here.
What is it to be alive? Taking experience seriously. |
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Presentation of Talk 1 |
Handout for Talk 1 |
Life and Ministry of Jesus. Who was Jesus? |
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Presentation of Talk 2 |
Handout for Talk 2 |
God and Jesus. Who is Jesus? |
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Presentation of Talk 3 |
Handout for Talk 3 |
How to read the Bible. How is the Bible like a Sunday magazine supplement? |
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Presentation of Talk 4 |
Handout for Talk 4 |
Suffering. How come a loving God gives children cancer? |
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Presentation of Talk 5 |
Handout for Talk 5 |
Other Faiths. Are non-Christians going to go to Hell? |
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Presentation of Talk 6 |
Handout for Talk 6 |
Liturgy and Communion. What goes on in Church on a Sunday |
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Presentation of Talk 7 |
Handout for Talk 7 |
Prayer and Spirituality. What happens when we pray? |
Text of Talk 8 |
Presentation of Talk 8 |
Handout for Talk 8 |
