Friends Courses

Friends Center students incorporate two Friends courses into their degree programs. The following two courses are taught by Friends professors and offered both on campus and online. Opportunities also exist for non-degree seeking students to take these courses. Contact the Friends Center director for registration information.

Friends Theology, Worship, and Leadership (GTHE 554)
This course provides an introduction to Evangelical Friends (Quaker) theology and its relevance today. Students gain an understanding of the development of Evangelical Friends theology and the unique message Friends offer to the world and Church. Friends’ convictions toward Christian living are evaluated, with special attention given to Friends perspectives on worship and leadership. Professors challenge students to think and act out of deep theological reflection.
Evangelical Friends History: Birth, Growth, and Organization (GTHE 553)
This course provides a survey of the Friends (Quaker) Church from its origins in the 17^th century to the present. Special attention is paid to the initial growth, spread, and organization of Friends. Students examine Quaker distinctives in thought and practice, the role of evangelicalism, reform efforts, and the ongoing challenges of cultural relativism and relevancy. The contextualization of Friends in the broader stream of the Church are also evaluated. Students learn about our Quaker past and gain insights to apply to life and ministry today.
- A non-credit CD-Rom version of this course is available at www.barclaypress.com.