Desert Fathers and Mothers: Ancient Spirituality for a Modern Faith
The Candler Foundry in partnership with Fountain City UMC
Course Information
Course Dates: October 4 - November 1, 2023
Course Time: Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT (Online)
Meeting ID: 979 6180 4425
Passcode: 285369
Course Description
Explore the stories, world, and spirituality of a fascinating period in the Christian story. At a time when many felt the Church had become more enamored with the power of Rome than the humble way of Jesus, these Christian teachers began a great experiment to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ in real and meaningful ways. This course will study their story and impact, as well as invite us to reflect on what they have to offer the Church today.
For more information, please email our Coordinator of Courses in the Community, Damellys Sacriste, at candlerfoundry@emory.edu.
Access to Pitts Digital Essentials
Explore your theological questions
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Meet the Instructor
Dr. Brett Opalinski
The Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski is an ordained United Methodist Elder from the Florida Annual Conference. He has served in local churches for over twenty years, as well as chaired the Board of Ordained Ministry for the Florida Annual Conference. He is a Candler graduate (98T) and has a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity from Iliff School of Theology/University of Denver. He has been a long time social-justice and civil rights advocate working in issues related to anti-racism, LGBTQ+ rights, poverty, and criminal justice reform and is committed to helping local churches (and the General Church) engage the world in a way that makes the Kingdom of God visible.
If you have any questions about the course, please feel free to reach out to Brett at bopalin@emory.edu.
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Courses in the Community: On Demand
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