"Being Presbyterian"

Welcome

Schedule

 

Session One

Presbyterian 101

Topic: What It Means to be a Christian and Presbyterian

For this session read "Presbyterian 101: A General guide to Facts about the Presbyterian Church (USA) and review the Presbyterian Church Organization and Hierarchy at the links below (Resources)

Resources:

Thereafter review the video narrated by Bill Kurtis (History of the Presbyterian Church in America) or the "Presbyterian" videos (1974 and 1993). Also view the Division and Reunion video produced by Union Seminary as well as the video on Denominational Differences.

Video Resources:

After having done the readings for this session and reviewed the accompanying videos you may choose - on a purely optional basis - to answer the study questions and submit them at etwimber@hotmail.com or to contact Dr. Wimberley by phone or email to request a time for dialogue about what you have learned. You may do so by phone or dialogue via Skype or Facetime. Dr. Wimberley's phone number is 239.405.4164.We may also convene group meetings of the class using the Zoom application on our computers. You can enroll in this course by emailing etwimber@hotmail.com or by texting Dr. Wimberley at 239.405.4164.

Study Questions:

  1. What does it mean to be Christian and Presbyterian?
  2. How has the Presbyterian Church contributed to American society and values?
  3. How is the Presbyterian Church organized and run?
  4. What roles do the church confesssions play in modern Presbyterian life and worship?
  5. How do denominations differ and what makes Presbyterianism distinct from other Protestant denominations?