After Class Podcast
Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent, Samuel C. Long
What happens when you lock an Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology professor in a room to discuss provocative topics related to bible and theology? Find out as you listen to the podcast of three professors from Great Lakes Christian College engage the sorts of questions students ask ... after class.
Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
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May 10, 2021 • 52min
4.19 - How to Read Biblical Letters
Hey ACP listeners, this week we're diving into biblical letters. How did their unique voice function in the early church and how should we read and understand their situation-specific teachings? We would love to have you join and interact with the discussion.
May 3, 2021 • 53min
4.18 - How to Read Wisdom Literature
Wisdom literature has unique characteristics when compared to other biblical genres: no mention of Torah, no specific commands from God, no mention of God's work in salvation history, etc. This week the guys define biblical Wisdom and explain how to understand it in light of its intended function.
Apr 26, 2021 • 51min
4.17 - How to Read Biblical Poetry
Next to narrative, poetry is the second most used genre in the Bible. This week the guys discuss biblical poetry - how to read and understand it on its own terms and how to use it well when constructing theology.
Apr 19, 2021 • 47min
4.16 - How to Read Biblical Narrative
The After Class Podcast gets back to the basics of biblical interpretation this week and zeroes in on biblical narrative. Biblical history is often shared in narrative form and it's important to understand how the narrative genre functions. The guys offer some tips for understanding biblical narrative on the basis of its own rules and expectations.
Apr 12, 2021 • 52min
4.15 - The Techalogue - Part 2
This week the guys wrap up their series on the strengths and weaknesses of digital discipleship with the last five commandments of the "Techalogue". Join the discussion as the guys cover the temptations and pitfalls of social media and all things digital.
Apr 5, 2021 • 49min
4.14 - The Techalogue - Part 1
The guys are ready to wrap up their discussion on digital discipleship by offering a unique mash-up of the Ten Commandments and the Fruit of the Spirit - "The Techalogue". Here's some practical tips for how to interact with social media in a faithful and Christ-centered way.
Mar 29, 2021 • 49min
4.13 - Synchronous Digital Discipleship
This week the guys get into the strengths and liabilities of "synchronous" digital discipleship - Zoom, Facebook Live, online worship, etc. They also dive into the possibilities of "cyber" church - is it a viable option for the future church? Is it something the church should prepare for and be ready to embrace?
Mar 22, 2021 • 51min
4.12 - Asynchronous Digital Discipleship
The guys are on the second week of their digital discipleship topic. This week's episode focuses on "asynchronous" digital media - media that we interact with not in real time. The ACP podcast is an example of this type of media. There are some great digital resources out there for the church today and the guys offer some pros and cons.
Mar 15, 2021 • 48min
4.11 - Digital Discipleship
The guys take a break from the Intro to Biblical Interpretation series to engage the topic of digital discipleship. How would Jesus have interacted with technology and the internet? What does a healthy approach to technology look like for the Church?
Mar 8, 2021 • 56min
4.10 - The Role of Tradition and Scripture
After taking John's most recent After Class pop quiz the guys dive into the topic of tradition and its relationship to Scripture. Church tradition can be one of those issues that polarizes and separates us - even from one church building to another. Fortunately there are some relevant New Testament passages that can help us navigate between the options.
