Redeemer Theological Academy
Redeemer Theological Academy brings college-level theological education to Redeemer Presbyterian Church. We offer courses in Biblical studies, Theology, Church History, Apologetics, and Ministry skills. Throughout all of our courses, we will be guided by the Bible and utilize the Westminster Confession of Faith, which we believe is an accurate summary of all that the Bible teaches.
Classes are open to Men and Women of all ages and are free of charge with students responsible for their own books, text books, and classroom supplies.
Students may audit classes with no exams or research papers required, or they may apply to earn a Certificate of Theological Studies.
The certificate program requires the completion of six semester classes (with exams and research papers), plus passing a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of your studies. Our Certificate of Theological Studies is authorized by the Session of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the Director of the Academy.
All classes are held in Calvin Hall at Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Classes take place on Thursdays beginning at 9:30 a.m. See below for this years’ course selections and meeting time. For questions about Redeemer Theological Academy or to sign-up, please reach out to RTA Administrator Jay Franklin at jfranklin@redeemerpres.org.
Koine Greek, 9:30 a.m. Sep–Oct
Instructor: David Evans
What could be more rewarding than learning to read Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament? This is the tongue the Spirit chose to give us the very “words” which reveal “spiritual truths to those who are spiritual” (1 Cor. 2:13, ESV). Through sixteen hours of instruction (over eight days), you will learn: the Greek alphabet, the correct pronunciation of terms and sentences found in the New Testament, how to decline a few common nouns and conjugate a few verbs in simple tenses, and how to begin to use a critical Greek apparatus. As much as possible, you will dive into the text itself, learning to read inductively with some attention to traditional grammatical methodologies. Our hope is that this course enables you to love the New Testament in a more profound way, and to enjoy God’s presence in your life more affectionately.
New Testament Theology, 9:30 a.m. Nov–Dec Instructor: Andrew Waller
In this course we will be considering how the New Testament communicates the story of redemption. This course will first introduce the idea of “New Testament theology” and differentiate it from other forms of theology. We will then go through an overview of some of the major thematic components of the New Testament’s portrayal of the work of God in Christ. We will be paying particular attention to how the story of Israel intersects with the story of Jesus. The themes and motifs under discussion will include Israel’s exile, the significance of Christ’s death, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the restoration of Israel in the New Covenant. This course will expose students to these key ideas and give them a foundation in their use in various New Testament books so that their future study of scripture will be informed and enriched.
New Testament Scriptures, 12:30 p.m. Sep-Dec Instructor: Max Smith
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of each of the 27 books in the New Testament, identifying themes, structures, and cultural context of each book. The goal is to leave the course with an answers to the questions, “Why has God revealed this book to us?” and “Why is this book necessary for ‘Growth in Grace’ of the believer?” A further goal is to know key concepts, significant passages or verses, the author’s purpose and how he accomplishes that design. The class will involve outside reading of each book and additional internet analysis. Class time will be a combination of teaching and discussion to further our understanding.