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Faithfully Gifted: Women in Church History
About this Course
Faithfully Gifted: Women in Church History was designed to bring you back through time as you dive into the lives of eight remarkable women in church history who answered God’s call by utilizing their unique gifts to advance God’s Kingdom.
What you’ll learn:
Are you feeling a yearning within your heart to make a meaningful impact in your world but unsure how to start? In Faithfully Gifted: Women in Church History, you will embark on a captivating journey back through time as you dive into the lives of eight remarkable women in church history who answered God’s call by utilizing their unique gifts to advance God’s Kingdom.
In this convenient on-demand course, you will find inspiration in their stories and discover a roadmap for your spiritual journey. Each narrative will deepen your understanding of your potential, revealing how you can make a significant impact in your everyday life. By the end of the course, you will experience a profound renewal, gaining a stronger sense of purpose and the unwavering conviction to serve The Lord courageously. Embrace a new chapter in your life by accepting God’s call and unleashing the extraordinary impact of your spiritual gifts. Enroll in Faithfully Gifted: Women in Church History now.
Modules
Welcome
Get oriented to the course, download the interactive handbook, and access the group to chat with others!
Paula: Insatiable Learner
In this module, you will
- Appreciate this little-known contributor to Bible translation.
- Set a learning goal to further equip you for service.
Hilda of Whitby: Hospitable Peacemaker
In this module, you will
- Understand the key role of women like Hilda in the medieval church.
- Reflect on your own experiences of hospitality and peace.
Olga of Kyiv: Irrepressible Leader
In this module, you will
- Consider the complexity of God’s work through humans like Olga in the world.
- Become more confident in saying yes or no to leadership opportunities as you pursue God’s call.
Katharina von Bora: Indispensable Organizer
In this module, you will
- Add to your knowledge of the Reformation by understanding Katharina von Bora’s role in it.
- Find ways to work with others to maximize everyone’s gifts.
Sor Juana de la Cruz: Persistent Questioner
In this module, you will
- Appreciate the role of art as resistance in the life of de la Cruz.
- Learn how to know when to question and push boundaries.
- Consider the role of art in your giftedness.
Columa Kang Wan-suk: Courageous Operative
In this module, you will
- Understand the sacrifices and the risks of faithful obedience in the life of Columa Kang Wan-suk.
- Pray for those being martyred around the world.
- Consider how comfort and safety may be barriers to fully and faithfully using one’s gifts.
Susanna Wesley: Committed Nurturer
In this module, you will
- Appreciate Wesley’s passion for discipling others.
- List opportunities for nurturing others in the faith.
Amanda Berry Smith: Eloquent Changemaker
In this module, you will
- Appreciate Smith’s passion for advocacy and preaching in difficult circumstances.
- Develop a message to share with your community.
Conclusion
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10 Modules
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Get to Know Your Instructors
Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski
Assistant Professor of Church History, Luther Seminary
Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski is assistant professor of church history, and she has been teaching at Luther Seminary since 2019. Prior to this, she taught in the religion department at Augsburg University.
Wojciechowski graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota (2005), received her Master of Arts at Bethel Seminary (2011) and her Ph.D. from Luther Seminary (2019).
She is author of the book “Women and the Christian Story: A Global History” (Fortress, 2022) and numerous articles in publications including Word & World and Minnesota History. Her research focuses on women’s history, American history, and the intersection of religion and social reform.
She is the associate editor of the journal Word & World.
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Academy courses consist of 6-10 lessons or modules, each walking you through the “know, be, do” learning framework. You’ll learn some new information with instructor videos and other resources (know). You’ll engage in a spiritual practice that will help you develop your faith around the topic (be). Then, you’ll be asked to apply what you’ve learned through activities completed online or in the “real world” (do).
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What resources are available if I’m a group leader?
Each course includes a flexible leader’s guide with multiple pathways for group facilitation. You’ll find thought-provoking discussion questions and practical activities that connect faith with daily life, designed to work with whatever preparation time you have available. These resources equip you to foster meaningful discipleship experiences that meet your community where they are.
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The private online group allows you to connect with others. Because our courses don’t have a required start or stop date, you will encounter others in different places in the course and even in different courses altogether. This is by design. Feel free to interact as much or as little as you like.
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