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Faith Working Through Love
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(1,250 ratings)
16,942 students

Faith Working Through Love

Discover how Biblical wisdom can help you find meaning in your work
Last updated 7/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Appreciate and understand how your everyday work life intersects with faith in King Jesus.
  • Find out how various 1st century cultures would have viewed the importance of work.
  • Wrestle with the problems posed to work cultures when the people of God begin to live in the light of a Gospel of grace and love.
  • Discover what contributes to a robust Christian work ethic.

Course content

2 sections19 lectures1h 7m total length
  • Welcome to N.T. Wright Online2:37
  • Introduction with Prof. N.T. Wright4:30

Requirements

  • A recent translation of the Bible
  • A curious mind

Description

We are all engaged in some kind of work, whether it comes with a paycheck or not. Regardless of the kind of work you do, from bussing tables, to taking care of your home and family, to managing a business, chances are you want to find meaning in your endeavors.

In this intriguing online course, Professor N.T. Wright examines a series of Biblical texts that discuss how Christians should consider the work they do. As you’re guided through Old and New Testament teachings, you’ll discover concrete actions you can take to live out the fullness of being in the image of God, and become an agent for positive change in a broken society.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in creating a more meaningful work life through Biblical wisdom
  • Clergy looking for resources or inspiration to enhance their sermons and other work in the church, as well as their personal ongoing spiritual journey
  • Fans of N.T. Wright interested in Professor Wright’s insights on bringing more spirituality to their work life