Kerygma Class

About Kerygma | Class Overview | Locations and Times

Kerygma is a Greek word. [Greek kêrugma, preaching, proclamation, from kêrux, kêrug-, herald.]. Originally it meant the proclamation of a herald who brought the news of the day, or a government official who made state announcements. The early Christian church gave the Greek word a new meaning, and in the New Testament the word kerygma is used to indicate the content of the message announced by the church. Kerygma has since been variously translated as "proclamation" or "preaching" or "word proclaimed."

The Kerygma Program uses the word kerygma as the early church did, and also to indicate the whole biblical message, the gospel that is found both in the Old Testament and New Testament. The Program has taken kerygma for its name because we seek to support congregations in their reading and hearing "The Word" from back then to us here and now.

• A thorough and responsible study of Scripture for adults and late teens who are willing to take the challenge to grow!

• Kerygma is based on group learning. People work together in teams of 5 or 6 around tables on short assignments. Min-lectures, large group discussion and various other learning methods are used.
• No previous knowledge of the Bible is expected. No tests, quizzes or questions for individuals to answer.
• Kerygma needs commitment -

2 hours of reading at home plus
2 hours of group work/week for the duration of the class

• An ability to approach scripture with confidence.
• A richer experience of God.
• New friends from throughout the Christian community!

Class Overview

Title: The Revelation to John
We will have a 14-week study of the last book of the Bible. This is one of the more challenging books of the Bible to understand unless one comes to learn the 1^st century setting and how symbols were used in apocalyptic material. This course will help you understand and have a mode of interpretation that makes sense to a reasoned mind. Pastor Armstrong will teach the course.

Books are $20 each.

Locations and Times:

Tuesdays beginning January 8

morning 9 – 11 a.m.  

              or

evenings 7 – 9 p.m. 

Childcare will be available at all sessions.  You can attend either session any time.

Questions? Email or call the office.

Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church
8675 S. 13th St.
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-4600