Spring and Summer 2025 Course Offerings

John Bunyan and Pilgrim’s Progress

Instructor: Dr. Melody Green
Time: Friday, March 28, 2025 (6:00pm — 9:00pm)
Saturday, March 29, 2025 (9:00am — 4:00pm)
Location: Online / In-person
Start Date: March 29, 2025
Credit: 1

What’s been the second most popular book in English-speaking homes since 1678? And what wisdom does the book have for us today? Come find out in this class that will spend one weekend focusing on this one influential book: Pilgrim’s Progress. We will look at the context in which it was originally written, the text itself, as well as what has happened with it since. We will look at how it has influenced Christian fiction and media, as well as discuss retellings, film, and radio interpretations of the text.

* Contact Dr. Green to register for this class: mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org

Mary Magdalene

Instructors: Dr. Ken Cuffey, Dr. Melody Green, and Dr. Pearce Durst
Time: 6:00 — 9:00 PM (Wednesdays)
Location: Tech Classroom (In-Person) & Online
Start Date: June 11
Credits: 3

Mary Magdalene: a name shrouded in mystery, a figure of endless fascination. Who was she? A devoted follower of Jesus, a repentant prostitute, or even his wife? Her story, often reimagined, has captivated people for centuries and fueled countless interpretations from the early church to The Da Vinci Code. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey to unravel the true identity of this pivotal woman. We’ll delve into the New Testament and explore the cultural landscape of first-century Judaism to discover what historical evidence tells us about Mary Magdalene. We’ll also trace the fascinating evolution of Mary Magdalene’s image through the ages, examining how her identity has been reshaped and reinterpreted in church traditions, art, film, and literature.

The Land of the Inklings

Instructor: Dr. Melody Green
Time: 6:00 — 8:00 PM (Thursdays)
Location:  Tech Classroom (In-Person) & Online
Start Date: June 12
Credits: 2


A close look at the locations where Tolkien, Lewis and the Inklings lived and wrote their material. The class is in conjunction with the Inklings trip, but is not required for the trip, nor are those who take the class required to go on the trip.

Pascal’s Pensées

Instructor: Dr. Emily Wenneborg
Time: 6:00 — 9:00 PM (Friday) / 9:00 — 4:00 (Saturday)
Location:  Tech Classroom (In-Person) & Online
Dates: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12
Credits: 1

Blaise Pascal has been described as a “scientist, inventor, philosopher, mystic, and theologian [who] is more often quoted (or misquoted) than understood.” His most famous work, the Pensées, was discovered at his death as a series of fragments tied together into small bundles. Four centuries later, this unfinished (and possibly unfinishable) work has continued both to baffle editors and to dazzle readers. This class spends a weekend discovering the profound insights of this surprisingly relevant Christian classic!

Digital Ministry

Instructor: Dr. Matt Green
Time: 6:00 — 9:00 PM (Tuesdays)
Location:  Online
Start Date: June 10
Credits: 3


This course delves into the biblical principles that underpin the opportunities and challenges of digital ministry. Students will create a digital ministry plan and gain the practical skills to implement it, including podcasts, videography, streaming, blogging, and more. Through hands-on projects and discussions, we will explore how to effectively engage and minister in the digital age while staying true to our faith and values.