This course offered a Jesus-centered introduction to foundational theological themes: Trinity, creation, Christology, humanity, pneumatology, eschatology, ecclesiology, and sacraments. Taught by the Rev. Jacob Breeze, the class aimed to help participants think more clearly and confidently about the God made known to us in Jesus.

Participants explored reading strategies that treated the Scriptures as trustworthy and true—even when not taken literally. These tools allowed for deeper engagement without getting stuck or walking away. In the final sessions, participants applied these strategies to challenging biblical texts concerning violence, gender and human sexuality, and slavery. Led by the Rev. Jacob Breeze.

In this one-session offering, participants considered Mary not as a background figure in the Christmas story, but as a vital witness in the story of God. We explored her presence in the Scriptures, her representation in iconography, and her role in the church—especially within our Anglican tradition as members of The Episcopal Church. Led by the Rev. Jacob Breeze.

This course reconsidered the apostle Paul—not as a rigid rule-keeper, but as a restless theologian whose vision was shaped by his encounters with Jesus.
Participants encountered Paul as:

• a relentless seeker, continually evolving in what it meant to live in Christ,

• a barrier-breaker who made space for women, outsiders, and the overlooked,

• and a bold visionary of reconciliation, who imagined a world where all belong.

Through his letters, his struggles, and his hope, we uncovered a Paul who was creative, courageous, and surprisingly relevant for today. Taught by the Rev. Jacob Breeze.