The Charles Simeon Lay School of Theology

The mission of the Charles Simeon Lay School of Theology (LSOT) is to prepare lay people for leadership in the Church through theological education and ministerial training. All of our courses are FREE and we offer FREE child care for students.

Weekend Class 2025

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  • Join theological, legal, medical, and hospice experts covering essential topics that every Christian would benefit from. Whether you are nearing the end of life, have a loved one in this stage, or are seeking discipleship in this aspect of life, this class is for YOU! 

    Topics Include: A Christian understanding of death; Planning in advance for end of life; Demystifying medical management decisions; Finding hope and assurance on the journey; Grieving in prayer and liturgy

    January 24th, 6pm-8pm, and 25th, 9am-5:15pm

 

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Facing Death: A Christian’s Journey To Life Everlasting

Presented Eastertide 2024. Facing Death: A Christian’s Journey to Life Everlasting, is a 6-week course taught by a panel of experts covering a range of essential topics that every Christian would benefit from. This class is for everyone – whether you are nearing the end of life, have a loved one in that stage, or are just seeking discipleship in this aspect of life.

 

God's Design for Wholeness: Developmental Psychology and Our Christian Formation

Presented Advent 2023 by The Rt. Rev’d Jim Hobby & Nate Webster, LMHC

 
 
 

The Resurrection: The Origin and Goal of the Christian Life

Presented Eastertide 2023 by The Rev’d Canon Dr. Michael W. Petty

 
 
 

The Life and History of the Church

Presented Eastertide 2023 by Jennifer Webster

 
 


Instruction in Sound Doctrine

Presented Advent 2022 by The Rev’d Canon Dr. Michael W. Petty

 
 


Faith of the New Testament: God, Gospel, Mission

Presented Spring 2022 by The Rev’d Canon Dr. Michael W. Petty

 
 
 

Dr. William "bill" Price
lay school of theology student

I have been a Christian my whole life and, at certain periods, have met some good mentors in the faith.  However, I have learned more and grown more under the influence of Fr. Michael Petty and the Lay School of Theology, during the past three years, than I have for the entire rest of my life.  Christianity is more real to me, my daily devotions are more meaningful, and I feel a closer communication with my Creator.  My only regret is that this treasure of experience is not available to all people, as they enter into their Christian growth.