Institute Courses

We want to see every believer grounded in their faith and challenged to go deeper. We offer 6 to 8 week core courses in the areas of Christian Story, Christian Beliefs, Biblical Interpretation, and Christian Formation. Additional courses are added regularly to go more in-depth in these areas and explore other topics of relevance to the body.

  • Christian Story

    Everyone loves a good story. Whether we know it or not, the story we believe about the world is shaping how we live and what we love. Scripture tells us that God is the author of the true story of the world and we are all part of it.

    Christian Story courses will explore themes within the discipline of Biblical Theology and emphasize the unity of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.

  • Christian Beliefs

    “Christian, What Do You Believe?” We ask this question every week prior to reciting The Apostle’s Creed. Our corporate confession answers the question, but would you be able to expound further upon these core doctrines of our faith?

    Christian Belief courses will examine key theological concepts that have shaped the Reformed tradition, exploring what we believe, why we believe it, and how it applies to our daily lives.

  • Biblical Interpretation

    Many who are new to the Bible, as well as those who have been reading it for a while, struggle with where to start or how to interpret the text. Like all literature, there are basic principles for reading that help us to understand.

    Biblical Interpretation courses will teach core principles for understanding the original setting, various genres, how God's Word applies to us today, and how to effectively communicate the Word to others.

  • Christian Formation

    We are constantly being formed through conscious and unconscious habits in our daily lives. Throughout history, Christians have engaged in certain habits and Biblical practices that work to counter-form us into the image of Christ.

    Christian Formation courses will help you understand, value, and employ these practices in your own life and community.

SPRing 2026 schedule

Sunday mornings, April 12 - May 17 at 11 AM

Sunday, March 29 at 9:30 AM

Previous course offerings

 

What you can expect from institute courses:

Core Classes
The Institute Core Classes offer an introductory pathway for Christian discipleship in the heart of the city. We desire for every member of Holy Trinity Church to participate in these 4 classes. Upon completion, we trust participants will be:
(1) Well-anchored in the grand storyline of Scripture
(2) More confident in the theological doctrines that ground
our faith
(3) Better equipped to study and apply God’s Word
(4) Firmly established in spiritual practices and Biblical habits to cultivate a
vibrant and thriving life of faith in our urban context.

Going Deeper
We will regularly offer courses that go another layer deeper in these same 4 areas of Christian Story, Christian Beliefs, Christian Formation, and Biblical Interpretation. For example, there may be a 6-week course solely on Stewardship, a Spiritual Formation topic. Or a Biblical Theology class on sexuality, or a Biblical Interpretation course on the book of Hebrews. We look forward to developing courses that meet felt needs and help us understand current topics in culture through a gospel-centered lens.