The Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism series provides non-degree, self-paced online learning opportunities for cohort and individual study through the Divinity+ platform.
Online
For Alumni
For Clergy
For Laity
For UMC Clergy
Course Topics
The five capacities addressed by Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism’s certification are:
How can Scripture expand our capacity to envision God’s presence in our time, and how can examples from Methodist history help us recognize these new possibilities?
The first of five courses in the Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism series, designed to help engaged laypeople and clergy develop core capacities for innovative leadership within the Wesleyan tradition.
How did Methodism come to be known as a missionary movement, and how can we embody that sense of mission today? The second of five courses in the Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism series, this course is designed to help individuals and Christian communities rediscover Wesleyan mission at its finest.
How can distinctively Methodist approaches to preaching, prayer, fellowship, and other practices help us nurture both character and gifts?
The third of five courses in the Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism, this course examines how Methodism’s deep-rooted attention to Christian formation can nurture both gifts and character in our communities.
What can we learn from Methodism’s entrepreneurial streak, and how can we apply that spirit of innovation to faithfully meet our current moment? The fourth of five courses in the Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism series, each course includes four weeks of interactive video lessons from Duke Divinity School faculty and Methodist leaders.
How can the resources of Methodist history and theology help us grow into leaders who reflect Christ not only in our churches, but also in our communities?
The fifth of five courses in the Rediscovering the Heart of Methodism series, experience a deeper grounding in the distinctive elements of Methodism at its best, and a renewed capacity for hopeful, imaginative participation in the mission of God.
Lead Instructors
Dean of Duke Divinity School; Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Professor of Theology and Christian Ministry
Associate Dean for Global and Intercultural Formation; Director, Asian House of Studies; Administrative Faculty
Royce and Jane Reynolds Professor of the Practice of Evangelism and Methodist Studies; Associate Dean for Wesleyan Engagement
Featured Instructors
Rev. Dr. Will Willimon
Bishop and Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry
Rev. Dr. Ken Carter
Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church
Rev. Dr. Sangwoo Kim
Associate Dean for Vocational Formation and Director, Methodist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School
Dr. Kavin Rowe
Vice Dean for Faculty and George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament
Rev. Dr. Greg Jones
Dean Emeritus and President, Belmont University
Dr. Daniel Castelo
Associate Dean for Academic Formation and William Kennon Quick Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies
Dr. Alma Tinoco Ruiz
Assistant Professor of Homiletics and Evangelism and Director, Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School
Rev. Dr. Warren Smith
Professor of Historical Theology