Understanding the Bible
An introductory prerequisite retreat/seminar which will focus on the basics of critical thinking, the development of the biblical canon and a brief survey of the history of biblical criticism. This seminar will be the entry point for new students to join a warm and caring “grassroots” scholarly community and is open, as well, to current and former students and other interested laity.
Instructor: Rev. Fran Schnarre is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is the Director of Educational Ministries at MSR Center for Rural Ministry. She is also part-time pastor of Granville Christian Church near Paris, MO. Fran lives with her husband, Brian, on a farm near Centralia, MO. They are the parents of four grown children and have one grandchild.
Dates: May 2-3, 2008 or August 8-9, 2008
Times: 7:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
Cost: $100 (includes lodging and meals)
$75 Commuter (lunch included)
Location: Rickman Center, Jefferson City
