Fall 2026 Course Offerings
Mid-October Fall Courses
Preachers on Screen
Instructor: Dr. Pearce Durst
Day/Time: Tuesday 6:00-9:00 pm (CT)
Location: Zoom online and in-person
Start Date: Oct 27 (8-week course)
Credits: 2
EMAIL Dr. Green to register for this course: mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org
This course examines the depiction of preachers in film, utilizing cinematic narratives as a foundation for theological reflection and cultural critique. By analyzing a diverse selection of films across various genres and historical periods, we will investigate how preaching is represented, embodied, challenged, and understood in popular media.
George MacDonald’s Phantastes: The book that Baptized C. S. Lewis’s Imagination
Instructor: Dr. Melody Green
Day/Time: Friday, November 6 (6:00-9:00) and Saturday, November 7th (9:00-4:00 CT)
Location: Zoom online and in-person
Credits: 1
EMAIL Dr. Green to register for this course: mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org
In his autobiography, C. S. Lewis explained that while he was still an atheist, he read George MacDonald’s Phantastes, and it played an important role in his journey to faith. This one weekend class will explore the genre, context, and text of the book in order to better understand this book, as well as the role that story can play in spiritual development.
Christian Living in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Instructor: Dr. Todd Daly
Day/Time: Mondays 6:00-9:00 pm (CT)
Location: Zoom online
Start Date: Oct 26-Nov 30
Credits: 2
EMAIL Dr. Green to register for this course: mgreen@urbanatheologicalseminary.org
This course helps Christians make sense of Artificial Intelligence by examining the history, technology, ethics, and aims of Artificial Intelligence (AI), sorting out the hope from the hype, and providing a theological framework for evaluating AI. How should Christians think about technology? Is AI technology neutral, or does it come with its own set of values? How will AI impact humanity and our human future? How does AI shape our understanding of ourselves and others? What should we use AI for?
FALL 2026 Courses
Old Testament Survey
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Cuffey
Day/Time: Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm (CT)
Location: Zoom online and in-person
Start Date: Aug 26
Credits: 3
An introduction to the literature, content, and history of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, with reference to Israel’s setting in the Ancient Near East. An analysis of the coherent message of and critical issues in interpretation of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and an overview of the history of the religion of Israel.
1 & 2 Timothy: How to Minister to People for Christ
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Cuffey
Day/Time: Wednesday 6:00-9:00 PM (CT)
Location: Zoom Online and in-person
Start Date: Aug 26
Credits: 3
An inductive study of 1 and 2 Timothy and the advice on ministry Paul offers a younger pastor. The events of Acts, along with the city and culture of Ephesus, as setting for the ministry of Timothy. Foundational principles for ministry for any believer who desires to impact others’ lives in discipleship (not only for pastors). Consideration of authorship, date, genre, and issues raised by the books–qualifications for leadership, roles of men and women, the nature of the church, setting priorities in ministry and life, inclusion of all classes of people.
New Testament Greek I
Instructor: Dr. Peter Spychalla
Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday 5:30-6:45 pm (CT)
Location: Zoom online
Start Date: Aug 24
Credits: 3
An introduction to the Koine Greek language of the New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on acquisition of basic vocabulary, introduction to the grammar, verbal voice, tense, and aspect. The course offers graduate credit for students in programs other than the M.Div. degree.
History of World Christianity I: Early and Medieval
Instructor: Dr. Joe Thomas
Day/Time: Tuesday 6:00-9:00 PM (CT)
Location: Zoom online
Start Date: Aug 25
Credits: 3
A general historical survey of the Christian movement from its inception through the Medieval period. Particular attention is given to significant ideas, individuals, movements, crises, and institutions in the rise and development of Christianity prior to the Protestant Reformation.
Theology & Contemporary Issues
Instructor: Dr. Todd Daly
Meeting Dates: Aug. 28-29 (Fri/Sat 6-9/9-4), Sept. 25-26 (Fri/Sat 6-9/9-4), Oct. 23-24 (Fri/Sat 6-9/9-4), and Dec. 4-5 (Fri/Sat 6-9/9-4)
Location: Zoom online
Start Date: Aug 28
Credits: 3
A study of selected topics in which contemporary cultural and church issues are addressed from a theological perspective. The course will focus on topics to be determined both by student input and interest and changing cultural phenomena. Prerequisite: CT 501-502 or permission of the instructor.
C.S. Lewis
Instructor: Dr. Melody Green
Meeting Dates: Thursday 6:00-9:00 pm (CT)
Location: Zoom online and in-person
Start Date: Aug 27
Credits: 3
An overview of the writings of one of the most influential writers in western Christianity during the twentieth century, C. S. Lewis. This class will focus on themes that most heavily shaped his work, as well as the various genres in which he worked, including fantasy, science fiction, theology, apologetics, poetry and even a little of his literary theory.
Gospel-Centered Application of Scripture
Instructor: Dr. Luke Herche
Day/Time: Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm (CT)
Location: Zoom online
Start Date: Aug 25
Credits: 2
This course will encourage the student in understanding the gospel from the text of Scripture and then to apply that in everyday life. The focus will be on discerning applications from the text of Scripture that flow from the gospel and do justice to the redemptive-historical shape of Scripture itself. This will focus on how Christian leaders can preach and teach those applications in a way consistent with the gospel message.