Essential Christianity
An Open Dialogue |
| While the Christian religion is everywhere, the opportunity for
non-believers to pose questions and discuss their thoughts, ideas,
and concerns about Christianity is rare. But questioning - and even
doubting - are important parts of an active faith. Through Essential
Christianity: An Open Dialogue, instructor Dan Byrne offers
non-Christians the forum to hear and discuss what thoughtful
Christians believe are the essential elements of their faith in an
open, non-judgmental and non-defensive environment. |
| Each meeting will consist of a combination of social time,
introduction and review of a basic Christian proposition, the posing
of questions surrounding the topic, small-group discussion and a
wrap-up with recommended reading. Participants can expect to take
away an understanding of the heart and foundation of the biblical
Christian proposition. "This is NOT a forum to win arguments or
to correct others' 'bad' theology, nor is it a comparative religions
class," says Dan Byrne. "We hope to create a relaxed,
no-pressure atmosphere that facilitates participants' expression of
their own personal thoughts and feelings without fear of being
devalued or dismissed. |
Who Should Take this Class
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| Thoughtful, genuine people earnestly seeking the truth about God
and his meaning in their lives. People who are interested in/open to
learning about Christianity, but who do not consider themselves
Christian. Those who generally agree with what they perceive to be
Christianity, but who aren't sure about the basics - especially this
"born again" thing. New Christians who may have questions
or confusion about the essentials of the faith. |
About the Teacher
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Dan Byrne is pursuing a Masters in
Theology from Fuller Seminary. Dan was a seeker for nearly 20 years,
and says that as a result, "I have a strong interest in and
desire to communicate Christianity in an intelligent, approachable
and understandable way. The fact that I spent a long time searching
before becoming a Christian in mid-life might make my viewpoints
more relatable and approachable or provide more accessibility to
those who are currently wrestling with the Christian
proposition." |
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