Adult Education

Year Long Course
Adult Confirmation Course
An introduction to Lutheran Christianity

This year, Holy Spirit Lutheran introduces a new year-long program of study, conversation and research which will lead to the Rite of Confirmation for Adults scheduled for June 2007.

Three academic quarters—fall, winter and spring—will cover the subjects of the Bible, Lutheran Catechism and how Holy Spirit Lutheran Church lives it out. This course will be led by Bill Schwabenland and Sue Nikiel. It will begin on Wednesday evening, September 27th, at 7:00pm.

The following is a tentative schedule of classes divided into 3 academic quarters:
FALLThe Bible
Sep. 27 - Oct. 18Old Testament
Oct. 25 - Nov. 15New Testament
WINTERThe Catechism
Jan. 3Church History
Jan. 10Movie: Luther
Jan. 17Luther Documentary
Jan. 24Catechism: The Ten Commandments
Jan. 31Catechism: The Apostle’s Creed
Feb. 7Catechism: The Lord’s Prayer
Feb. 14Catechism: The Sacraments
SPRINGThe Application: Various Topics
Apr. 10American Christianity
Apr. 17World Religions
Apr. 25World Religions (cont’d)
May 2ELCA/HSLC
May 9Ethics
May 16Ethics (cont’d)
May 23Research Topics
May 30Research Topics (cont'd)


WHEN: Wednesdays - 7:00 - 8:30pm, beginning September 27
WHERE: Holy Spirit Lutheran Church
COST: $10 per person per quarter
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:		 Sunday September 24th
FACILITATOR: Sue Nikiel and Bill Schwabenland, HSLC Members