What to expect in a module.

What to expect in a module.

This course is organized into ten modules. Each module was originally one week of the live class. What is in each module, and what do you need to do?

  • Recordings - In the module section, you will find the audio and video files for that module. These are not highly produced face-to-camera lecture recordings. They are recordings of the original Zoom stream from the live class. You will see the folks and me in the room via the 360-degree web cam device (The Owl) that we used. You won't see the original Zoom participants until they speak. You will hear and see my presentations, but also all group interaction, questions, reflections, and sharing. You can think of this as being a silent observer of a remote class taught via Zoom. These recordings are the main body of this course. If you aren't able to do any of the other homework or reading, this will give you the primary content.

  • Handouts - Most modules include handouts. Generally, these were assigned as homework so they are preparation for the following module. Consider them homework handed out during one module in preparation for the next one.

  • Optional Reading - Most modules include reading assignments in the two textbooks. Some modules include other optional readings. In most cases, this reading is assigned in preparation for the next module. Some weeks include optional video recordings to watch.

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Orientation (Read This First)

  • Class Orientation
  • 2 Optional Textbooks
  • Communicating With Me (Email & Discussion Tab)
  • What to expect in a module.

Module 1 - Locating Ourselves in the Conversation

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 1 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 1 Video.mp4
  • Handout - Considering Our Language.pdf
  • Handout - Locating Yourself Journal Sheet.pdf
  • Handout - Considering the LGBTQ Christian Experience.pdf

Module 2 - Starting with Understanding

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 2 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 2 Video.mp4
  • Handout - John 13 and Shame.pdf
  • Handout - The Non-Affirming Position.pdf
  • Short video (7 min) - Tim Keller answers “What do Christians have against homosexuality?”
  • Short Video (7 min) - John Piper “What does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?”
  • Short video (5 min) - “Pastor defends his anti-homosexual sermon.” TRIGGER WARNING
  • Optional Reading - Gagnon, The Bible and Homosexual Practice-flat.pdf
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC

Module 3 - The Non-Affirming Position in Good Faith

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 3 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 3 Video.mp4
  • Reading for Next Module - The Genesis Creation Stories
  • Optional Reading - Lee, Torn, Why Are People Gay.pdf
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC
  • Optional Reading - Loving LGBT People Well: 12 Suggestions for Traditional Churches

Module 4 - God's Created Order (Genesis 1 & 2)

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 4 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 4 Video.mp4
  • Reading for Next Module - Scriptures related to Sodom
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC

Module 5 - Sodom & Gomorrah (Genesis 19 & Jude 1)

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 5 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 5 Video.mp4
  • Handout - Ancient Misogyny & Homophobia.pdf
  • Reading for Next Module - Scriptures, The Holiness Code
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC

Module 6 - The Leviticus Holiness Codes (Lev. 19 & 20)

  • LGBTQ Afffirm Class Wk 6 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Afffirm Class Wk 6 Video.mp4
  • Reading for Next Module - 2 Passages in Paul
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC

Module 7 - The Soft Ones (1st Corinthians & 1st Timothy)

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 7 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 7 Video.mp4
  • Handout - Translating Two Words.pdf
  • Reading for Next Module - Romans 1 & 2
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC

Module 8 - Nature & Wrath (Romans 1)

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 8 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 8 Video.mp4
  • Handout - The Context of Romans.pdf
  • Reading - Ruden, Paul Among the People, Chapter 3.pdf
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC

Module 9 - Is Queer Life Represented in Scripture?

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 9 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 9 Video.mp4
  • Resources Mentioned in Class
  • Reading for Next Module - Acts 10-11
  • Optional Reading - On Becoming Affirming
  • Optional Reading - Torn & GGC

Module 10 - What God Has Made Clean (Acts 10-11)

  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 10 Audio.m4a
  • LGBTQ Affirm Class Wk 10 Video.mp4