Introduction

About the Course

Christians talk about “the Gospel” all the time, but what is the Gospel, anyway? Our answer has dramatic implications for the way we think about our work. If our understanding of salvation means that we’re simply waiting to go be with God in heaven, then the Gospel doesn’t have much to say about our regular workdays in the meantime. If, on the other hand, we come to a broader understanding of the Gospel, we can open up new ways to engage our work redemptively. 

Join Ryan Tafilowski, associate pastor of Foothills Fellowship church and adjunct professor of theology at Denver Seminary, as we explore the grand narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation as it unfolds across the pages of scripture. Within this four-part drama, we’ll find where our work fits in God’s mission to make all things new. 

If you’re interested in integrating your faith and your daily work, this course is a good place to start.

Course curriculum

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    Course Outline

    • A Broader Gospel

    • Act 1: Creation

    • Act 2: Fall

    • Act 3: Redemption

    • Act 4: Consummation

About the Instructor

Theologian-in-Residence

Ryan Tafilowski

Ryan serves as theologian-in-residence for Denver Institute for Faith & Work, where he writes and teaches on the integration of faith and work. Alongside his work with Denver Institute, Ryan is an instructor in the Division of Christian Thought at Denver Seminary, where he teaches theology and the history of Christianity, and associate pastor at Foothills Fellowship Church in Littleton. He holds a Th.M. in ecclesiastical history and a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Edinburgh. He has published in the areas of inter-religious dialogue, historical theology, and Christian ethics. Ryan lives with his wife, Adrienne, and their daughter in Lakewood.