The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted 

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-politics-of-jesus-series-tickets-793203582267

*Following your registration, you will receive the Zoom link, which will be used for each session. You will also receive a reminder prior to each succeeding session with the accompanying Zoom link.*

Facilitated by Obery Hendricks, Jr., Ph.D.

Course Description:

This free six-week course will explore the political dimensions of Jesus’ ministry and their crucial implications for the Church. The overarching question of each session will be: “What does this mean for the Church?

Textbooks are not provided. Please feel free to order your books via Amazon.

Texts:

Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus’ Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted (Doubleday, 2006

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385516657

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385516655

Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith (Beacon: 2021)

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0807055603

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807055601

Online Class Schedule (via Zoom) – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., EST

2/5: The political setting of the politics of Jesus

2/12: The Ethical Ground of Jesus’ Politics

2/19: Treat the People’s Needs as Holy (Matthew 6: 9-13; Luke 11:2-4)

2/26: Be the Voice of the Voiceless (Mark 11:15-19)

3/4: Expose to Oppose Systemic Oppression (Matthew 20: 1-16)

3/11: Jesus’ Vision for a Just Political Economy (John 6: 1-15)

About The Facilitator:

website: oberyhendricksphd.com

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-politics-of-jesus-series-tickets-793203582267

For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Karen L. Owens, Director of Strategic Research, at: kowens@hoodseminary.edu

Recordings

February 5 Recording