The Dead Theologians Society


The Dead Theologians Society 2009

Rules of Engagement
This is a discussion reading group. The requirement is to read the old dead guy, thoughtfully and scripturally. Remember, we are not reading 20th century American Evangelicals! Read with an open heart and a Berean mind and come ready to discuss.
Please RSVP to the church office 775-782-6516 or [email protected]

Session 1 Saturday Feb. 14 (9:00 – 11:00 AM)

Early Christian Writings (Penguin Classics)*
The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans
The Didache

Session 2 Saturday April 11 (9:00 – 11:00 AM)

Since 2009 marks the 500th anniversary of Calvin’s birth (1509), we will read the Institutes this year, this will put us out of chronological order.
Institutes, A New Compend,* Books One & Two

Session 3 Saturday Sept 12 (9:00 – 11:00 AM)
Institutes, A New Compend, * Books Three & Four

Session 4 Saturday Nov. 14 (9:00 – 11:00 AM)
St John Chrysostom, On Wealth and Poverty

*Limited quantities of this volume presently in the bookroom.