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Lay School of Theology celebrates its 23rd Year Fall Term 2006 What It Means to Lose One's Life in Order to Gain It -- Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Dietrich Bonhoeffer -- Six Thursday evenings October 12 through November 16 -- Seminary of the Southwest campus The Beatitudes -- Nine Spiritual Disciplines -- Six Tuesday evenings October 17 through November 21-- Seminary of the Southwest campus What Can We Really Know About God? -- Three Saturday mornings October 7 through 21 -- Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown Journey Through the Eucharist -- One Day Retreat -- November 18 -- Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Dripping Springs
Fall 2006 Courses Austin Lay School of Theology Download the current Lay School brochure
Several area scholars explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a popular Austin newspaper columnist views the Beatitudes as spiritual disciplines, what makes up our relationship with God and a one-day retreat exploring the Eucharist -- all are classes this fall in the Austin Lay School of Theology.
What It Means to Lose One's Life in Order to Gain It with several Austin religious leaders -- Thursday evenings -- Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 -- Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest -- 7:00 to 8:30 pm -- Childcare not available. Commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Bonhoeffer, the German Lutheran theologian, teacher and writer executed by the Nazis near the end of WWII, an ecumenical group of Austin religious leaders will present "What it Means to Lose One's Life in Order to Gain It" for six Thursday evenings beginning October 12. After screening of the film "Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace" during its first meeting Oct. 12, the class will focus consecutively on different facets of the German servant leader -- q "Bonhoeffer and the Anglican Connection," the Rev. Canon William B. Green, professor-emeritus of theology, Seminary of the Southwest -- Oct. 19 q "Bonhoeffer, the Poet," the Rev. Dr. Clyde Duder, professor of English, Concordia University -- Oct. 26 q "Bonhoeffer and the Jews," Rabbi Kerry Baker, Congregation Kol Havel -- Nov. 2 q "Bonhoeffer and Ethics," the Rev. Dr. Jack Stotts, president-emeritus, Austin Presbyterian Seminary -- Nov. 9 q and, "Bonhoeffer and Politics," the Rev. Dr. David Zersen, president-emeritus of Concordia University -- Nov. 16. Suggested reading for the Bonhoeffer class is Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Robert Coles, Orbis Publications, Maryknoll, New York, 1998. $18 list cost.
The Beatitudes: Nine Spiritual Disciplines with the Rev. Bob Liveley, author, columnist and speaker -- Tuesday evenings -- Oct. 17 through Nov. 21 -- Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest -- 7:00 to 8:30 pm -- Childcare not available. The Rev. Bob Liveley, whose religious column appears weekly in the Austin American-Statesman, leads a Tuesday evening exploration of "The Beatitudes: Nine Spiritual Disciplines" for six weeks beginning Oct. 17. Liveley views the Beatitudes of Jesus as "nine spiritual disciplines that shepherd the soul toward the mystery that is transformation."
What Can We Really Know About God with Dr. Anthony Baker, Assistant Professor of Theology, Seminary of the Southwest -- Saturday mornings -- Oct. 7 through 21 -- 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. -- Grace Episcopal Church, 1314 East University Avenue in Georgetown, Texas. Childcare available. The Lay School's satellite program continues this fall at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown. Dr. Anthony Baker, assistant professor of theology at the Seminary of the Southwest, presents "What Can We Really Know About God" on three Saturday mornings beginning at 10:00 on Oct.7. How much can we know for sure about our Creator? Through what means do we know it? How is our relationship with God like -- and unlike -- our relationship with others? Marilee Verdesca -- 512.863.2068 -- is your contact at Grace Church The Journey Through the Eucharist with the Rev. Dr. William Seth Adams, Professor-emeritus of Liturgics and Anglican Studies, Seminary of the Southwest -- A one-day retreat on Saturday, November 18 -- 10 am to 3 pm -- at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit -- 301 Hays Country Acres Road & Highway 290 West – Dripping Springs. Childcare available. This is a full day of prayer, retreat, fellowship, conversation and study that reflects the structure of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Word from 10 am to noon. Lunch from noon to 1 pm. The Liturgy of the Table from 1 to 3 pm. Participants should be in attendance for the entire retreat. $6 box lunch available from church.
Tuition is $60 per course ($100 with a friend or spouse) and registration closes four days before each class begins. Contact Lay School director Molly Bennett at 512.472.4133, ext. 340, or email
The Lay School
links the seminary faculty with Austin area lay people who want
something more than Sunday services. A group of Austin lay people
formed the school in 1984 in cooperation with the Seminary of
the Southwest. Since then more than 1,200 people have enrolled
in courses ranging from Anglican Church History and the Parables
of Jesus to Paul's Letter to the Galatians and the role of lay
and ordained ministry in the modern church. There is no educational prerequisite for taking a Lay School class. Seminary faculty members and teachers from nearby seminaries and universities teach three or more such classes during fall and winter terms. The Lay School is intended to provide the best possible education for lay persons who want to broaden their knowledge and deepen their faith. Classes are usually held from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. at the Episcopal Seminary, 606 Rathervue Place (East 31st Street) in Central Austin. Satellite courses are also offered throughout Central Texas. Fall 2006 satellite classes will be held at -- Grace Episcopal Church, 1314 East University Avenue, in Georgetown. Contact Marilee Verdesca at Grace Church -- 512.863.2068 -- Childcare is available. Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 301 Hays Country Acres Rd. and Highway 290 West in Dripping Springs -- Childcare is available.
Quotes from Austin area residents who have taken a Lay School class “I thought I might be too tired from holding a full time job and having other commitments to take this class, but instead the classes energized me and inspired me.” “Wonderful. Very thought provoking and illuminating. Brought me forward/back to a sense of grace and naiveté!” “I have loved learning about great thinkers from some of the great thinkers in our own community. Attending the Lay School is a priceless opportunity.” “What a good idea!” “A Christian community in the original sense” “Theology for the community.” “This is the fourth class I’ve taken at the Lay School and all have been excellent.” “ Better than ‘Sunday School’." “They seem to address subjects that I am pondering myself and wish to walk with others who are doing the same.” “This is such a wonderful opportunity for lay people to delve deeper into theology/spirituality that might not be available in local churches. Also, the opportunity to experience the great staff at the seminary.” “Wonderful opportunity to grow with the best of the religious teachers in Austin.” “Fun and educational—a laid-back way to explore our faith and learn from instructors and classmates from our community.” “An excellent opportunity to delve into topics of faith with wonderfully gifted instructors. I’ve taken six great courses.” “The Lay School of Theology gave me the opportunity to learn about a fascinating topic without having to make a major financial or time commitment.” “I learned more about myself, my salvation, and my relationship with my creator in this course.” “This class opened my eyes and understanding of the Lord in ways I never could previously conceive. It reminded me of who I am in Christ.” “We all welcome the opportunity to be helped in our understanding of our faith.” “A great mind bending and heart opening experience. A refreshing, inspiring study of the essence of Christianity.” “If prayer begins with listening, this is a great start.” “The open thinking and introduction of fresh perspectives kept my interest.”
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