Category: Announcements

The Institute announces an introductory Greek course designed to cultivate an understanding of biblical Greek concepts in order to enable deeper study of Scripture.

Having taken this course, the student will be able gain insight from the original language of the New Testament and will be able to interact with commentaries and other tools that discuss Greek grammar and its relationship to the meaning of the Biblical text. The student will also gain a knowledge of the most common words of the New Testament and be able to compare and contrast them with their English equivalents. In addition, the student will emerge with a better understanding of English and how to use it to communicate their ideas.

This course is suitable for both students and teachers of the New Testament. It also serves as a first year high school language course and as a preparatory study for a college level New Testament Greek course. The course will run for two semesters and will cost $150 per semester. The class will meet bi-weekly for 90 minutes in an online setting (video-conference) and will be recorded for those who might have other commitments during the scheduled time. Time and Date: Thursday 8:30am -9:50am.

Texts (tentative):

• Thornhill, A. Chadwick. Greek for Everyone: Introductory Greek for Bible Study and Application, 2016.
• Trenchard , Warren C. Complete Vocabulary Guide to the Greek New Testament, 1998.

Contact Dean Walker at dean.walker@genevainstitute.org (919-245-7016) to register or obtain further information about this course.

Due to inclement weather the Institute will cancel classes,Tuesday 1/29.

The Institute is building up a community of young students focused on preparing for college and deepening roots in the Christian worldview.

Geneva Scholars take up to 12 hours of dual enrollment studies including six hours of worldview centric courses such as Great Books, Critical Survey of Worldview, Psychology, OT/NT Literature. The remaining hours serve to meet important college credits in the areas of English Composition, History, Math, etc. The first seven qualified students to commit to the 2019 program will receive full scholarships*

In addition to the academic studies, the Institute serves to build a community of students working toward common goals. Students will have opportunity to fellowship through both cultural (symphonic concerts, plays, etc.) and recreational events.

For more information contact Dean Walker at (919) 245-7016 or info@genevainstitute.org.

* Program admission requirements apply.

A reminder regarding our inclement weather policy. If possible, we will have an announcement regarding closing posted here (genevainstitute.org) by 7:30am. To receive an update to your email for Institute announcements, add your email address to the subscribe box at: http://genevainstitute.org/wp/blog/category/announcements/. If anyone is not able to check that posting, they may text or call (919) 245-7016.

This Wednesday, July 18th, Douglas Douma will speak on “Practical Apologetics.”  Come out and explore how to communicate the truth of Christianity to a fallen world! The event will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Kingsport (900 Watauga St, Kingsport, TN) at 7:00 pm.

Douglas Douma (trailname, Banzai) is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Wake Forest University, and Sangre de Cristo Seminary. He is a ordained minister in the Reformed Presbyterian Church – Hanover Presbytery serving as Assistant Pastor at Dillingham Presbyterian Church, and is the author of “The Presbyterian Philosopher – The Authorized Biography of Gordon H. Clark.” Douma is also the founder of Sola (discoversola.com) — a Christian ministry to Appalachian Trail hikers. He completed a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2013.

Our fall courses are now open for audit registration. Have a desire to engage the Great Books of western culture? Want to understand more about worldviews? Adults are encouraged and welcome! Contact us at info@genevainstitute.org or (919) 245-7016.

Fall Semester 2018
LA 201 GREAT BOOKS OF THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
The course will examine some of the influential works of the renaissance and reformation. Students will be encouraged to critically examine these works from a biblical perspective, discussing, debating, and evaluating the validity of the authors’ ideas and ethics.
Wednesday 8:30am-11:20am

CT 113 CRITICAL SURVEY OF WORLDVIEWS
This course compares and contrasts basic worldviews and their implications for life, and will also present the main components of a Christian worldview, as well as respond to challenges to that belief system.
Tuesday 8:30am-11:20am

On Wednesday, June 20th, John Hodges will speak on “Beauty in God’s Economy.” Hodges in an engaging speaker who is able to relate creation, culture and art to the Christian life in relevant, practical ways. Come out and learn to appreciate new aspects of the awesome beauty in God’s economy! The event will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Kingsport (900 Watauga St, Kingsport, TN) at 7:00 pm.

Hodges is the Director for The Center for Western Studies. Mr. Hodges is a conductor and composer, holding degrees in Music from the University of Maryland (B.A) and Indiana University (M.M.).  He served as Music Director for various symphony orchestras and church music programs in Memphis from 1983-2009.  He also held the position of Associate Professor of the Arts and Cultural Apologetics at Crichton College where he taught art and music history, philosophy of the Christian Faith, directed theater, and founded and directed the Institute for the Arts and Cultural Apologetics.

This event is hosted by the Geneva Institute of Christian Thought as part of their Summer Studies in Christian Thought. The event is free to the public.

After meeting with Dr. Charlene Thomas to finish planning our Summer Studies at the Institute, I am super excited for the students that are going to be able to participate.  Where else can one find total immersion in Christian thought in  a small group discussion environment? Where else can one engage professors of the quality that are assembled at the Institute for a few weeks this summer? Think of the impact it could have on your Christian life!

It is not too late! Find out more here: http://genevainstitute.org/wp/summer-studies-in-christian-thought-2/.

We have a few remaining seats available for our summer studies programs. It is an impressive lineup of instructors (see below) on topics that are critically relevant to a generation beginning to engage their culture for Christ. For more information see: http://genevainstitute.org/wp/summer-studies-in-christian-thought-2/ ; or contact dean.walker@genevainstitute.org / (919) 245-7016.

Meet our instructors:

John Hodges is the Director for The Center for Western Studies. Mr. Hodges is a conductor and composer, holding degrees in Music from the University of Maryland (B.A) and Indiana University (M.M.).  He served as Music Director for various symphony orchestras and church music programs in Memphis from 1983-2009.  He also held the position of Associate Professor of the Arts and Cultural Apologetics at Crichton College where he taught art and music history, philosophy of the Christian Faith, directed theater, and founded and directed the Institute for the Arts and Cultural Apologetics.

Dr. Charlene Thomas has taught humanities and art history and art history at Milligan College since 1981. She holds degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Ph.D.), East Tennessee State University (M.A. English, M.A. Art History), Milligan College (B.A.). In addition to her classroom instruction, Dr. Thomas enjoys leading art history tours and providing Christian counseling.

Douglas Douma (trailname, Banzai) is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Wake Forest University, and Sangre de Cristo Seminary. He is a ordained minister in the Reformed Presbyterian Church – Hanover Presbytery serving as Assistant Pastor at Dillingham Presbyterian Church, and is the author of “The Presbyterian Philosopher – The Authorized Biography of Gordon H. Clark.” He completed a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2013.

Patrick Hines is pastor of Bridwell Heights Presbyterian Chruch in Kingsport TN. He is passionate about presuppositional apologetics, particularly that of Greg Bahnsen, speaking regularly on the relationship of apologetics to evangelism. In addition to preaching and teaching, Mr. Hines is an accomplished musician often delighting his congregation and friends with impromptu piano performances.

Dean Walker is the Executive Director of the Geneva Institute of Christian Thought. He holds degrees in philosophy of religion (Th.M.) and Christian apologetics (MDiv specialization).  When he is not challenging his students with impersonations of various existential philosophers, Mr. Walker enjoys hiking and tending the responsibilities of homestead and family.