SCS 120 Jesus Teachings, SEE, Winter 2025

Course Description

Teachings about the Gospels have usually portrayed Jesus Christ as the “Great Exception” to being human. However, by focusing upon his sayings, we can see Jesus as the “Great Example” for Spiritual Awakening, Empowerment, and Transformation. By exploring the teachings of Jesus, rather than the teachings about Jesus, we can follow that example. Students will develop a deeper and more practical understanding of Jesus as Master Teacher, Way-shower through reflection upon his sayings and methods. In this way, they will learn to build a strong spiritual foundation for “Christ Consciousness.”

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

·      Describe how Jesus prayed. 


·      Describe how Jesus healed. 


·      Identify the four teachings methods of Jesus 


·      Describe the main teachings of Jesus Christ. 


·      Relate the teachings of Jesus to their own life.

Required Books

·      Study Bible – NRSV (New Revised Standard Version)
Preferred study Bible: The New Interpreter’s Study Bible ~ NRSV version with Apocrypha; Also acceptable: The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha ~  NRSV or The Harper Collins Study Bible including Apocryphal Deuterocanonical Books ~ NRSV or Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible ~ NRSV (Zondervan, 2019)

·      Turner, Elizabeth Sand. Your Hope of Glory. Unity Books

Recommended~ hard copy or online

·      Douglass, R.C. Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, Unity Books

·      The Revealing Word, Unity Books

Required Handouts

·       Module 1 The Lord’s Prayer, Our Father

·       Module 2 Learning Guide 2

·       Module 2 The Lord’s Prayer, Which Art In Heaven

·       Module 3 Learning Guide 3

·       Module 3 The Lord’s Prayer, Hallowed Be Thy Name

·       Module 4 Learning Guide 4

·       Module 4 The Lord’s Prayer, Thy Kingdom Come

·       Module 5 Learning Guide 5

·       Module 5 The Lord’s Prayer, Give Us This Day

·       Module 6 Learning Guide 6

·       Module 6 The Lord’s Prayer, Forgive Us Our Trespasses

·       Module 7 Learning Guide 7

·       Module 7 The Lord’s Prayer, Lead Us Not Into Temptation

·       Module 7: Bennett, L. Letters & Epistles, revised Epps, K.

·       Module 8 Learning Guide 8

·       Module 8 The Lord’s Prayer, Thine is the Kingdom

This course is self-directed so there are no live sessions.