Phoenix Seminary and The Gospel Coalition Arizona have partnered together to create The Eunice Initiative, a strategic 3-year program aimed at teaching women to teach for generational impact. Timothy’s mother, Eunice, provides a type of generational link for us to emulate as a woman who learned the faith from her mother Lois and then shared the gospel with her son Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5). Phoenix Seminary professors, local pastors, and female leaders will provide a mixture of theological instruction and practical training to equip women to better serve their local churches, homes, and communities for future generations.
Inspired by a program of RTS Orlando, our unique program focuses on two different but equally important areas—principles and practicals. Each year will begin with Phoenix Seminary faculty introducing students to the principles of teaching: hermeneutics (year 1), theology (year 2), and Contemporary Issues (year 3).
For the remainder of each year, we will turn to the practicals of teaching the Bible. Using a format similar to The Charles Simeon Trust, women will learn to teach a variety of genres: Gospel of Mark (year 1), Ephesians (year 2), and 1 Timothy. (year 3). Our goal is to help students grow in their ability to rightly understand the Scriptures in their original contexts, exalt Christ, and develop relevant applications for their listeners.
Who
This training is for any woman who aspires to teach or currently teaches the Scriptures.
How
The Eunice Initiative is a 3-year program that can be started during any year. We are currently registering for year 2 curriculum. You do not have to have attended year 1 in order to register.
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Year 1: Hermeneutics (held in 2020) & The Gospel of Mark
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Basic Hermeneutics, Old Testament, New Testament, The The Grand Story/Theological Funnel
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Year 2: Systematic Theology (2021/22) & Ephesians
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Trinity, Christology, Holy Spirit, Salvation, End Times
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Year 3: Contemporary Issues (2022/23) & 1 Timothy
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Ethics, The Erosion of Western Society, The Mission of the Church, Human Sexuality/LGBTQ+
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When
Classes will be held in person from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A video of the lectures will be made available to registered students following each class.
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Tuesday, August 16 at Phoenix Seminary
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Tuesday, September 20 at Phoenix Seminary
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Tuesday, October 18 at Phoenix Seminary
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Tuesday, November 29 at Phoenix Seminary
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(no class in December)
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Tuesday, January 17 at Phoenix Seminary
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Tuesday, February 21 at Camelback Bible Church
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Tuesday, March 21 at Camelback Bible Church
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Tuesday, April 18 at Camelback Bible Church
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Tuesday, May 16 at Camelback Bible Church
Where
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Phoenix Seminary is located at 7901 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Camelback Bible Church is located at 3900 E. Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley 85253
