An introductory prerequisite retreat/seminar which will focus on the basics of critical thinking, the development of the biblical canon and a brief survey of the history of biblical criticism.  This seminar will be the entry point for new students to join a warm and caring “grassroots” scholarly community and is open, as well, to current and former students and other interested laity.

Instructor:

Rev. Fran Schnarre is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is the Director of Educational Ministries at MSR Center for Rural Ministry. She is also part-time pastor of Granville Christian Church near Paris, MO. Fran lives with her husband, Brian, on a farm near Centralia, MO. They are the parents of four grown children and have two grandchildren.

Dates:  January 8-9, May 7-8, or August 13-14, 2010

Times:  7:00 p.m. Friday to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday

Cost:   $140 (includes lodging and meals)    $120  Commuter (lunch included)

Location:  Rickman Center, Jefferson City