Welcome
The purpose of this course is to provide a reflection and discussion on the seven powers presented in the Gospel of Mary, the only gospel that was written in the name of a woman. The seven powers are sources of spiritual growth and ministerial transformation. This Gospel reveals a radical love that sits at the heart of the Christian story. Her teaching is that we are not sinful; we are not to feel ashamed or unworthy for being human. In fact, our purpose is to be fully human, to be a "true human being.”
COURSE OBJECTIVE(S)
For Master of Pastoral Ministry: Students will write a final paper integrating their reflections on the seven powers with additional resources provided for the course applying their learning to personal, ministerial, and societal transformation.
Taussig, Hal. (2013). The New New Testament. New York:Mariner Books.
Other resources will be presented during the course.
Other suggested Resources:
Bourgeault, Cynthia. (2011). The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity. Boston: Shambhala.
Leloup, Jean-Yves. (2002). The Gospel of Mary Magdalene: Translation from the Coptic and Commentary by Jean-Yves Leloup. Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions.
King, Karen L. (2003). The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle. Santa Rosa, CA: Polebridge Press.
COURSE FORMAT
The purpose of this course is to provide a reflection and discussion on the seven powers presented in the Gospel of Mary, the only gospel that was written in the name of a woman. The seven powers are sources of spiritual growth and ministerial transformation. This Gospel reveals a radical love that sits at the heart of the Christian story. Her teaching is that we are not sinful; we are not to feel ashamed or unworthy for being human. In fact, our purpose is to be fully human, to be a "true human being.”
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