Fall Learning Opportunities: Course Descriptions

Book Discussion

Description of class:

The book explores the underlying influences of the rapid cultural changes we are experiencing. To respond to our times, we must first understand our times, which are shaped by a confluence of cultural factors that shape the way our society intuitively thinks. Trueman unpacks the ideas of our modern culture from historic, philosophical, and technological developments enabling us to see the motivations behind them. This understanding subsequently shapes how we engage the array of challenges around us.

What to Expect:

Meetings will involve 10-15 minutes of summary of the major points in that week’s reading [typically one or two chapters], 30-45 minutes of guided discussion around key topics and questions based on a study guide the author produced, and 10 minutes of a video introduction by the author to the next meeting’s assigned reading.

2 Discussion TIme options:

You do not need to attend the same day each time; please choose what works best for your schedule.

• Every other Monday, 11 am - 12:15 pm beginning 9/16 and ending 11/11

• Every other Thursday, 7 pm - 8:15 pm beginning 9/19 and ending 11/14

Library Workshops

Description of workshops:

Join us for workshops on using key Bible research & study resources Joshua’s Way Library has to offer, including demonstrations of Accordance software.

What to Expect:

The workshops will each cover a separate feature of Accordance software by visually demonstrating the program in use on a large interactive screen. Each workshop will be approximately 60-90 minutes. Time permitting, we will also share feedback based on specific questions you may have on the application of Accordance features to some of the steps you may be using in Bible study.

WORKSHOPS:

• Basics of Using Accordance | Tuesday, September 24, 11:00 am or 6:30 pm

  Understanding the difference between tabs, zones, and panes and setting them up on a workspace and enabling them to work interactively so your time in study is maximized. This workshop will include User Tools to help organize your study including in-text user notes.

• Searching Features in Accordance | Tuesday, October 1, 11 am or 6:30 pm

  Perhaps the most powerful capability of the software to take you quickly to information relevant to your study. Use of the Info Pane, Instant Details and Research tools puts a wealth of information at your fingertips quickly.

• Word Studies in Accordance | Tuesday, October 8, 11 am or 6:30 pm

  Understanding the role of semantics and grammar is crucial to unlock the potential range of meanings in significant works that you encounter in interpretation.

• Review of Printed Volumes Available | Time TBD

  We will have a brief survey of the printed volumes in our library and their role, as well as how to use them in research and study.