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Ages 40-90: Singles & Couples
'If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.' 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
People attend this class to learn about the Bible from a gifted teacher.
Class Description: For all ages, a multi-year journey through the whole scripture from a Reformed perspective. Dr. Richard Boyce leads the class as it strives to understand the scripture and foster an inter-generational dialogue about its meaning for us today in our spiritual growth and Christian living. We sing hymns from the Favorite Hymns of Praise hymnbook at the beginning and end of each class to live musical accompaniment.
Curriculum: Uniform Lesson Series
Class Style: Presentation & discussion
About Our Teacher: Dr. Richard M. Boyce graduated from Davidson College in 1977, has a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Union Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Old Testament) Degree from Union Theological Seminary. He was pastor of the Bedford Presbyterian Church in Bedford, Va from 1985 to 1993 and of the First Presbyterian Church in Belmont, NC from 1993 to 2003. He is currently the Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School For Christian Education in Charlotte. He is married to the former Kathleen Golding of Charlotte. They have four daughters.
Average Class Size: 70 men and women
Typical Age Range: 40 - 90, singles & couples
Social Activities Outside of Class: None
Class Meeting Location: Room E-003 (Education Building, in the basement, at the far end of the hall)
Sample of Past Curriculum Series/Topics: Old Testament Prophets, Revelation, Christianity in the Third Century, St. Augustine, Monasticism, Thomas Aquinas, the Crusades, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Quakerism, Jonathan Edwards, Mormonism, Walter Rauschenbusch, Reinhold Nieber and Joseph Campbell.
Class History: This class, originally the Men's Bible Class, dates from the early days of Myers Park Presbyterian Church's history. Dr. Frontis Johnston taught the class for some 30 years. Dr. Dan Rhodes began teaching in approximately 1987 and the class name was changed to reflect the two most recent outstanding teachers and the presence of women in the class. Dr. Rhodes retired from teaching at the end of December 2003. Dr. Richard N. Boyce is the present teacher.
Class Officers: Bob Killough, President; Dave Dorminey, Vice-President; Miriam Crosby, Secretary; Charles Ibach, Treasurer; Kelly Gwinn, Assistant Treasurer; Ann Brookshire, Refreshments
'But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!' Amos 5:24
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