Well, it’s about that time of year again when we put away our pumpkins and pumpkin-spiced lattes and begin to think about Christmas trees and peppermint lattes. For me, it means finally raking the many leaves that fill my backyard and putting up Christmas lights before the snow falls (something that can happen any day here in Saskatoon). Yes, Christmas season is almost upon us and with it the turn of a new year. It is also time to start thinking about our opportunities in the coming year, and we at ESC would like to make you aware of an upcoming course that may interest you.
I am teaching a week-long intensive course on the Gospel of Luke from Jan. 6-10, 2025. This is always an interesting course not just because of the subject matter but also because it brings together a group of people from various places who are ready to deep-dive into the story of Jesus. For a week, we learn about the history and composition of a gospel text and ask questions about its content. It is always an enriching time for student and instructor because of the many different perspectives that each brings to the reading of the text. It is also a time when I hear a lot of, “Oh, THAT’s why Jesus did that!” meaning that we are putting the story of Jesus together in a meaningful way.
If you are interested in taking this course, either for credit or as an audit — which means you don’t have to write any papers for me — please contact Lisa McInnis at [email protected]. Lisa can give you all the relevant information and get you signed up for the course.
I wish all of you a blessed Christmas season and I hope to see you on Jan. 6!
