Carver Classrooms offers free mini courses designed to offer substantive and practical guidance for enriching ministry through deeper understanding of a diverse set of topics. Select a course below to learn more.
Science, Peace, and Leadership
How can Christians think about science? What pastoral challenges arise from scientific debates? And how might Jesus think about science? Taught by Washington University scientist and professor Joshua Swamidass, this course seeks to explore how Christians can engage with science thoughtfully and faithfully while seeking
Poetry and the Church
How do we understand and approach poetry? What does poetry have to offer the Church? Taught by Washington University English Professor Abram Van Engen, this course explores why Christians and especially ministry leaders might want to try out poetry and learn from this form of
Linguistics & Leadership: How to Use Language as a Bridge
How can understanding linguistics help us better communicate within and outside of the Church? Psychology and linguistics professor Kristin Van Engen explores how language works, and how we as Christians can strengthen our communities through understanding while avoiding some of the common pitfalls language can
Leading with Confident Pluralism: How to Thrive through Deep Difference
How can Christians lead in a world of difference? What is the Church’s place in a divisive society? Professor John Inazu gets to the heart of these questions in this series outlining his vision for a Church that embraces “Confident Pluralism.”
Artists, the Church, and Leading through Creativity
How can the Church use art as a leadership tool? What does good Christian art look like? What makes any art good? Professor and New York Times bestselling illustrator and author John Hendrix takes a look at how we can better understand art and, in