The Big Reveal: Reading and Responding to Revelation
The biblical book of Revelation is strange, seemingly mysterious, and often controversial. It's been mentioned in politics and war. We'll take a close look at Revelation, the apocalyptic genre, Revelation's reception history, and many of the interpretive moves that various groups make. We'll work to examine this text and its message to determine whether it can inspire us to embrace its final words - The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.
Session 1: Apocalypse Then
Session 2: Apocalypse How?
Session 3: Apocalypse Now
Cohort created and facilitated by Rev. Dr. Jeff Moore
Rev. Dr Moore is an affiliate faculty member at Eden who teaches Biblical Studies, Ministry Studies and Doctor of Ministry courses at Eden. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eden and a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. He and his wife served as Common Global Ministries Missionaries in Lesotho for four years. While there, he taught at Morija Theological Seminary and the National University of Lesotho; served as the HIV and AIDS Coordinator for the Lesotho Evangelical Church; and served as Interim Pastor for Maseru United Church – an international, nondenominational congregation.
Rev. Dr. Moore is an ordained United Church of Christ Minister with partner status in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), currently serving Webster Groves Christian Church in St. Louis. He is also the chaplain for Doorways, a housing and healthcare agency for people living with HIV & AIDS.
His research interests include the book of Revelation, International Contextual Biblical Interpretation, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Rev. Dr. Moore has taught and presented in these areas in over a dozen countries on five continents.
Dates: 6-7:30pm CT on May 21, June 25, July 23, Aug 20 2026
all cohort meetings will be online
Ministry Cohorts
Ministry Cohorts allow you to sample many theological themes, offering peer learning with your ministry context in mind. Scholars have chosen a specific lens on a particular topic and share their expertise through digital content you watch on your own time. Four monthly online meetings are interspersed, where you and your Cohort members gather for facilitated discussion with an experienced church leader.
Cohorts support lifelong learning and are for anyone- authorized clergy, chaplains, Christian educators, lay leaders and anyone interested in the topic. UCC members will recognize the Marks for Ministry woven throughout the cohorts, though anyone from any denomination, or no denomination, is welcome to attend.
Completion of this Ministry Cohort provides 9 contact hours of continuing education, subject to approval by the participant's credentialing body.
