The Program | Art Seminary

Who is this for?

Are you passionate about the local church and want to play a part in a Christian Renaissance? We believe that this year of investment can help prepare you for a lifetime of faithful ministry. We have designed this program to be a great step towards church planting in the My Local House Church Network. It is also ideal for those preparing to pursue formal theological education, as well as for recent graduates looking to transition into church ministry. It can be a great fit for individuals already established in their careers who want to deepen their faith and serve in their local church. Whatever your background, we see this as an opportunity for a wide range of participants!

Module facilitation

Once a week we gather for dinner and the facilitation of the four core modules of the program. Facilitation is two hours per week.

Integration Groups

Each participant will be placed in an integration group. This is the community where learning is embedded into everyday life.

Personal Study

Around 3 hours a week should be set aside for personal study time for reading or listening requirements and assessments.

Modules

Biblical Studies

Our biblical studies module is called 'The Story of the Bible.' It is a journey through the whole of the biblical meta-narrative that looks at the Bible as a story from creation to new creation.

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Church History & Ecclesiology

This module continues with 'The Story of the Church where we look how God is building His Kingdom through the local church. As we orient ourselves in church history, we will explore what this means for church practice today.

Theology Applied

The word theology simply means what we know about God. For many years, theology has often been seen as a dusty academic process, but we believe that theology is exciting. This module dives into the rich depths of theology, exploring how our understanding of God can be applied to both our personal lives and the world around us.

Theology of Wonder

We want to approach God with awe and wonder, even when we are studying. This module looks at the place of the arts and the imagination in how we come to know God and communicate our faith.

Integration Groups

As we learn, who are we becoming? Participants will be placed into an integration group. This is where learning and life come together. Each week, groups will discuss the modules, personal study plan, and a chapter from the integration group handbook. This book draws on devotional writing from throughout the history of the Church and across denominational lines.

Handbook:

Devotional Classics - Edited by Richard Foster and James Bryan Smith

Personal study

There is a personal study plan which runs through the whole year and provides a rich Christian literature. Participants will engage with authors from biblical times to today and from a wide range of theological perspectives. Over the year, critical thinking will become paired with devotional reading to provide a head and heart approach to build upon in the months and years ahead.

24/25 schedule

Sep 25

Oct 2

Oct 9

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 30

Nov 6

Nov 13

Nov 20

Nov 27

Dec 4

Dec 11

Dec 18

Dec 19 - Jan 8

Jan 8

Jan 15

Jan 22

Jan 29

Feb 5

Feb 12

Feb 19

Feb 26

Mar 5

Mar 12

Mar 19

Mar 26

Apr 2

Apr 9

Apr 16

Apr 23

Apr 30

May 7

May 14

May 21

May 28

Jun 4

July / August

Orientation

Why study theology?

Biblical Studies intro

The Framework

Way of the Beast / Way of the Image Bearer

Redemption

Kings & Priests

The Hinge: Exile

(no facilitation)

Thanksgiving Vacation

The Gospel of the Kingdom

Ekklesia

Apocalypse

Christmas Vacation

(no facilitation)

Biblical Studies assessment (presentations)

Church History & Ecclesiology intro

Early Church to Constantine

Schism

Reformation

What is Church?

Can you imagine? A manifesto for the church of tomorrow

(no facilitation)

Assessment (presentations)

Theology Applied intro

Theological foundations

Theological reflection: beware of dis-embodied knowledge

Liturgical Animals: habits and liturgy

Easter Vacation (no facilitation)

Surprised by Hope: the Gospel

Theology & Culture

Theological case study: theologically reflect on the three elective books

Theological case study: continue practicing theological reflection

(no facilitation)

Theology of Wonder module in Oxford.

Oxford Trip

As part of the program, we complete the fourth "Theology of Wonder" module at Wycliffe Hall at the University of Oxford. This provides an amazing opportunity to engage with a renowned hub of learning and theological study.

For our first trip to Oxford, our guests were Emeritus professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and Christian apologist Dr. John Lennox, as well as member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford and leading C.S. Lewis scholar Dr. Michael Ward.

Our Annual fees

Applications are now being received for the 2025/2026 Year which will begin in September. Click HERE to submit an application request.

$4000/year

What does this include?

- Course fees for the year

- Oxford trip*: fees for the week, room & board, breakfast, lunch, tours

- Access to our Student Website with resources and links for each course in the program.

*Students are required to purchase their own flight to Oxford and the required books for the program.

Payment plan:

- $1000 enrollment (Enrollment Fee Due by 9/1/2025)

- $300/month for 10 months (October 2025 - July 2026)

- Scholarships available

If you have any questions or would like to discuss payment options or plans with us, please reach out to Jeff:

Email Jeff