Fall 2025 In this course, we’ll walk through the life of the Apostle Paul and spend time with his letters—the earliest Christian writings we have. We’ll explore the historical, social, and theological questions that shaped Paul’s ministry and the lives of the first believers. Following Paul’s story chronologically (with help from the Book of Acts), we’ll trace the growth of his churches and his evolving message. We will also consider Paul’s deep roots in Jewish tradition and how his writings have been read and understood by the Church throughout the centuries. This course is led by Dr. Lynn Cohick, author of many books on the New Testament (including the NICNT Ephesians commentary). What happened to Christianity after the apostles were gone? This course dives into the second and third centuries, tracing how the early church found its footing after the NT period. You’ll get to know some fascinating early Christian voices along the way. We’ll explore how and why Christianity began to separate from its Jewish roots as well as the social, political, and religious challenges early Christians faced. This course will also examine how the church began to take shape—developing its leadership structures, core theological commitments, and eventually, a recognized canon of Scripture. Led by Dr. Seth Ehorn, a scholar of Christianity in the Greco-Roman world, this class offers a thoughtful look at a crucial but often overlooked chapter in church history. This course is a big-picture introduction to the core ideas of the Christian faith. In this course, we’ll dig into twelve key areas of Christian doctrine, including how different theological traditions have understood them over time. Led by Dr. Chris Sneller, this course is ideal for those who want to sharpen their theological terminology and deepen their faith. This course focuses on the rich theological message of the Old Testament, exploring how it’s communicated through the diverse books and literary styles found in its pages. We’ll look closely at key texts, themes, and moments to see how the Old Testament speaks about God, humanity, and the world—and how it continues to shape Christian faith and thought today. This course is led by Dr. Felisi Sorgwe, author of I Will Be With You: God’s Favorite Promise. $280 Early Bird, $300 after the semester begins All listed times are for Central Standard Time (CST) Register Now In addition to these emphasized classes, we have a variety of other HTS classes that you might be interested in auditing as well. Go Deeper classes are intended to virtual surveyors, though there may be some space for in-person classroom attendance. Speak with the instructor to see if in-person attendance is possible.
