NorthStar Women Equipping Fall 2024
Foundational Theology: Church, Culture, and Ethics — A Study of 1 Corinthians

Dates: August 28, September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18 Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Instructors: Dr. Daniel Dapaah and Dr. Ken Pruitt

Discover how a fresh understanding and practical application of the foundational Christian doctrines will enrich your walk and strengthen your calling.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians offers a unique glimpse into first century Christianity. The letter highlights several major challenges encountered as members began to practice their understanding of the gospel proclaimed to them by the apostle Paul. The course will focus on the following topics:

• Class 1 (August 28): Dissension and Division in the Corinthian Church
  Paul appears to be losing his influence over the Corinthian believers as he tries to reassert his apostolic authority by stating some principles to help them navigate the divisions that seem to tear them apart. Required Reading: 1 Corinthians Chapters 1-4

• Class 2 (September 25): Attitude and Behavior in Community Life
  The Church at Corinth seems to have problems with Paul’s directives on matters relating to family relationships, human sexuality, liturgy, behavior in worship, the Lord’s Supper, and religious freedom. Required Reading: 1 Corinthians Chapters 5-11

• Class 3 (October 30): The Proper Use of Spiritual Gifts (Charismata)
  Some of the Corinthians were under the mistaken notion that the ultimate sign of one’s spirituality was the ability to speak in tongues. This led to some elevating tongues during worship in a way that was disruptive and not edifying to church life.
  Required Reading: 1 Corinthians Chapters 12-14

• Class 4 (November 20): Resurrection and the Moral Consequences
  Particularly problematic for the Corinthians was the issue of resurrection and its moral

  consequences. Would people rise in their bodies? What would happen to the Christians surviving when Christ returns? Required Reading: 1 Corinthians Chapters 15-16

• Class 5 (December 18): Review and Conclusion
  Join us for an interactive discussion as we review Paul’s pastoral responses to first century challenges and their continuing impact on our contemporary Christian landscape. This class will be held in person with a Zoom option available. Class certificates will also be presented.

  INSTRUCTORS

  Dr. Daniel Dapaah is a full-time Professor at Leland Seminary and currently serves as Professor of Divinity. He also serves as the Associate Pastor at Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale. For more information: leland.edu/daniel-dapaah.

  Dr. Ken Pruitt serves as President of Leland Seminary. Prior to Leland, Dr. Pruitt was in full-time pastoral ministry for over 30 years in South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. For more information: leland.edu/ken-pruitt.