This lead-off session is the first in an occasional series of presentations on "Christian Doctrines Worth Dying (and Living) For: Incarnation; Atonement; Real Presence; the Resurrection and Ascension."

Dr. Davis is Professor of Systematic Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Are you trying to develop a new habit with the new school year, a new spiritual discipline, or finally conquer your New Year's resolution? This one-week class will focus on biblical and psychological prerspectives on how to accomplish your goals for personal change.

Dr. Mason is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Dr. Russ Bishop (below) will be teaching a three-week series on “The Anglican Communion in the Modern World,” providing important historical context for understanding the current issues facing the worldwide Anglican communion:

In the 1580's, Emmanuel College, Cambridge, was founded to train Puritan Calvinists for the ministry. In the 1980's, Don Cupitt, the Dean of Emmanuel College, wrote Taking Leave of God to announce his radical departure from traditional Christianity. What had happened during the course of these four centuries?

Oct.3 – The Reformation: Medieval and Modern?
Oct. 10– From Puritanism to the Enlightenment
Oct.17– Anglicans in a Secular Age

“In the first one I want to use this question not to cover the English Reformation but rather to argue the case for regarding it as part of a very significant transitional period that is neither medieval nor modern (roughly 1300 through 1700) and that therefore puts it right at the cusp of the modern world--with all of its challenges and opportunities.”  – Dr. Russ Bishop

Dr. Bishop is Professor Emeritus of History at Gordon College