SEEKERS/CITADEL CLASS                          Location: Fellowship Hall
A SAMPLER OF MODERN THEOLOGIANS AND THEIR CONCEPTS OF GOD (Feb. 17 – April 6)  The class will join Genesis II and St. Andrews in fellowship hall  for this course. This course will be an overview of some of the more influential theologians of the last half of the 20th century. These 5-6 theologians will reflect a variety of theologies. In the process, the class will examine some of the ways we view God in our modern world and why.
Leadership: Jean Neisius
FAITH IN FILMS  (April 20 – May 25) The class will join Genesis II  for this course. This class will explore the seemingly disparate worlds of film and theology. Films do more than entertain us. They can offer a glimpse of the gospel message. Clips from various movies such as Shawshank Redemption, Tender Mercies, Road to Perdition, and Oh! God will be shown and discussed.
Leadership: Evan Thomas
 (This class includes, in general, older adults (70+) 
       
ST. ANDREWS CLASS                     Location: Fellowship Hall, then Room 37
A SAMPLER OF MODERN THEOLOGIANS AND THEIR CONCEPTS OF GOD (Feb. 17 – April 6)  The class will join Genesis II and Seekers in fellowship hall  for this course. This course will be an overview of some of the more influential theologians of the last half of the 20th century. These 5-6 theologians will reflect a variety of theologies. In the process, the class will examine some of the ways we view God in our modern world and why.
Leadership: Jean Neisius
THE NEW TESTAMENT: Selected Readings (April 13, May 18-25) In his DVD series, Bart D. Ehrman, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill presents an intriguing presentation of the NT .   Well-known for his background in early Christianity in its Greco-Roman environment, Professor Ehrman is a popular lecturer and author.  During the study, we will approach the NT from a historical perspective (who wrote the text, under what circumstances, and for what audience), in order to provide a rich grounding to help us understand the text. 
Leadership: Susan Fair
MERE CHRISTIANITY  (April 20 – May 11) The class will be joined by Crossroads in room 37. C.S. Lewis’ classic, Mere Christianity, is one of the most popular and beloved introductions to the Christian faith ever written. It challenges the reader to explore all aspects of religion and to be open to new possibilities. The class will tackle some of the tough questions that believers and nonbelievers ask, while bringing together spiritual truths.
Leadership: Chris Klemme
(The class includes, in general, ages from mid-50’s to mid-70’s)   

GENESIS II CLASS                                  Location: Fellowship Hall
A SAMPLER OF MODERN THEOLOGIANS AND THEIR CONCEPTS OF GOD (Feb. 17 – April 6)  The class will be joined by Seekers and St. Andrews in fellowship hall  for this course. This course will be an overview of some of the more influential theologians of the last half of the 20th century. These 5-6 theologians will reflect a variety of theologies. In the process, the class will examine some of the ways we view God in our modern world and why.
Leadership: Jean Neisius
GOD IN THE WORKPLACE (April13) It is often a challenge to live faithfully in a work environment that has its own priorities. Can we remain true to God while fulfilling our commitments to employers and colleagues? When there are obstacles to living faithfully in the workplace, what can we do?
Leadership: Nick Harper
FAITH IN FILMS (April 20 – May 25) Seekers Class will join Genesis II for this course. This class will explore the seemingly disparate worlds of film and theology. Films do more than entertain us. They can offer a glimpse of the gospel message. Clips from various movies such as Shawshank Redemption, Tender Mercies, Road to Perdition, and Oh! God will be shown and discussed.
Leadership: Evan Thomas
 (The Genesis II class includes, in general, ages 40 – 55+)

HORIZONS CLASS                                Location: Small Dining Room
KEEPING HOLY TIME (Feb. 17 – May 25)  This is a weekly study of the Bible passages from the Revised Common Lectionary, which are related to the Sunday worship passages that are preached. Discussing the scriptures and themes that will be heard in worship reinforces the Word for the participant. This discussion format allows the class to become more acquainted with the Bible and with one another as they share thoughts and insights.
Leadership: various class members
(The Horizons class includes, in general, mid-30’s – 50+)   


VISIONS CLASS                                      Location: Room 35
(Note: For two years Visions has departed from traditional lecture classes in favor of discussion-oriented sessions led by class members in order to foster lively discussion, engaged study, connection of the material with our daily lives, and deeper connections with one another.  Participants can receive schedule updates by attending, or by participating in our email group.  For information on the email group and how to obtain reading materials, contact class coordinator John Gattis:  john@fmi-dallas.com or 214.824.6021.)
CHRISTIAN THEMES IN MODERN SOUTHERN FICTION   (Feb. 17 – March 16) Visions will take a four-week tour through Flannery O’Connor’s “Christ-haunted” South to consider the human relationship to God through the eyes of literary artists – that is, theology from the ground up. In the South, manners may be gentle and humor may be ready, but this does not impede a more powerful – even awful – truth-telling. Please join us for the reading and discussing of eight entertaining, yet terribly serious stories: Flannery O’Connor’s “Revelation” and Katherine Anne Porter’s “The Jilting of Granny Weatherall”; Carson McCullers’ “A Tree – A Rock – A Cloud” and Reynolds Price’s “Long Night”; Eudora Welty’s “A Still Moment” and Wendell Berry’s “Pray Without Ceasing”; and Doris Betts’ “The Ugliest Pilgrim” and Alice Walker’s “The Welcome Table.” The play of both anxiety and memory in the working out of atonement will be discussion themes. Perhaps we’ll form new ways of understanding the mystery of our oneness with God – the confounding exaltation of the ordinary and the misguided, the wounded and the stray. 
Leadership: Jennifer Hancock
THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE (March 30 – May 26) This class will explore Rick Warren’s best seller, The Purpose Driven Life. Based on a short daily scripture reading, the book focuses on how we understand God’s purposes in our individual lives. We will examine the concepts in this popular book with our “reformed spectacles” on, looking at how each of us can live the life God created us to live.
Leadership: Frank Lewis
(This class includes, in general, early 30’s – mid-40’s)

CROSSROADS CLASS                            Location: Conference Room
THE OLD TESTAMENT FROM SCRATCH (Feb. 17 – April 13) This overview of the Old Testament is for those who have  - or fear they have – little Bible knowledge and for those who have some Biblical knowledge but are not familiar with the relationship the various parts have to one another. This course also will help participants place the biblical events and characters in their historical context.
Leadership: Wayne Anderson
MERE CHRISTIANITY (April 20 – May 11)    The class will be joining St. Andrews in room 37. C.S. Lewis’ classic, Mere Christianity, is one of the most popular and beloved introductions to the Christian faith ever written. It challenges the reader to explore all aspects of religion and to be open to new possibilities. The class will tackle some of the tough questions that believers and nonbelievers ask, while bringing together spiritual truths.
Leadership: Chris Klemme
 (This class includes, in general, those from ages 21-34)

THE LIVING BRANCHES CLASS                            Location: Bride’s Room
The group will study the book "Life from the Upside" by J. Ellsworth Kalas this spring.  This book looks at familiar Old and New Testament Bible stories through the lens of a time-tested faith and hope to open up new possibilities of insight and meaning.  Each of the twelve chapters features a key passage of Scripture and is centered on a theme such as overcoming a bad start in life, dealing with rejection, capitalizing on adversity, not letting others define you, never giving up, finding the gain in your loss, and measuring your true self-worth. These themes lend themselves to personal and communal reflection.
Leadership: Bonnie Cavin

 “COME AND SEE” MEMBERSHIP CLASS  (April 6-27)                 Location: Parlor
This course is designed for those who have recently united with NorthPark, those who are considering uniting with our congregation, and current members who may want a refresher course on what it means to be a Christian of the Presbyterian persuasion. Participants will get a general overview of the Presbyterian Church (USA), information about our beliefs and polity, as well as more information about NorthPark Presbyterian Church in particular.
Leadership: Rev. Sally Brown