Master of Divinity Podcast

In this episode, we conclude our look at ethics with a thorough examination of developing a moral character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the most Canadian episode yet, Michael tells the story of the Famous Five, along with John Humphrey. Topics include Middle Axioms and human rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we'll look at the biblical basis for Christian ethics, various types of justice, and the common good, particularly through the lens of the Just War Theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Michael as he explores practical ethics, and introduces four principles that will guide this course. Here's the handy ethics card I mentioned: https://p2.ca/ethics-card.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Michael as we explore the last two hundred years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode considers the Protestant Reformation and the early decades of this development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Michael as we look at the period between the sack of Rome (410) and the morning light of the Protestant Reformation. The passage that inspired St. Francis is Matthew 10.8-13: Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment. 9 Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, 10 no bag for your journey, or two tunics, or sa...

Michael begins this look at the history of the Christian church with the vexing question "who was the first Christian?" Here are some of the passages shared: Matthew 16.13-19: When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14“Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of t...

In this episode, Michael describes how John's Gospel is an entry point to experiencing the Bible as sacred literature. Here are the readings shared: Matthew 9.27-31: After Jesus left the girl’s home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” 28They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?” “...

Michael considers literary forms found in scripture. Here are the readings shared in the episode: 209: If a nobleman struck another nobleman’s daughter and has caused her to have a miscarriage, he shall pay ten shekels of silver for her fetus. 210: If that woman has died, they shall put his daughter to death. 211: If by a blow he has caused a commoner’s daughter to have a miscarriage, he...

In this episode, we look at how books and fragments of ancient text became the Bible. Here is the word list for our translation exercise: And / they were astonished / at / the / teaching / of him / He was / for / teaching / them / as / authority / having / and / not / as / the / Scribes. Here are the readings: Mark 1.22: They were amazed at his teaching, for he taught as one who had real authority...

Michael continues to explore A Drama in Three Acts, this time looking at Exile and Emmanuel. Some of the readings: Deuteronomy 8.11-18: “But that is the time to be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and laws. 12For when you have become full and prosperous and have built fine homes to live in, 13and when your flocks and her...

We begin with a look at the theme of Exodus, and Michael shares thoughts from a few of his favourite authors. Here are the readings and quotes shared: Ephesians 1.15: For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I’ve not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, th...

In the introduction, Michael explains the Master of Divinity degree and how it will form the outline of this series of courses. In order, we will look at the Bible, church history, ethics, systematic theology, and practical theology, with a focus on worship. Visit p2.ca/podcast to learn more. Special thanks to Heather Maclean, who played the tune HOLY MANNA, an American folk hymn composed by Willi...