PCS 204 - Jesus the Healer: Power, Mystery and Meaning
This live online hybrid version of the mini-course includes all course materials and one ninety-minute Zoom discussion held at 7pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 7, 2026. In the ancient Mediterranean world, healing occurred on a number of levels of human experience—it carried moral, social, and spiritual meaning. This three-part course explores how healing was tied to divine authority, the interdependence of body and spirit, and how Jesus and his followers transformed healing into an awakening to one’s true identity in God. By the end, you’ll see Jesus’ ministry in the context of the world he lived in—as a bold vision of salvation and wholeness, still resonant and relevant today.
Shirley Paulson, PhD
Shirley Paulson, PhD is the founder and principal producer of Early Christian Texts: The Bible and Beyond. This website features her online teaching, blog, discussions, and podcasts highlighting the work of other scholars. Shirley’s academic work focuses on early Christian writings, especially those relating to healing practices and theology. Her book is Illuminating the Secret Revelation of John: Catching the Light, and she contributed to a chapter in Westar’s After Jesus Before Christianity. She currently serves on the Westar Institute’s Board of Directors. Prior to this work, Shirley served as the first Head of Ecumenical Affairs for the global headquarters of the Christian Science Church and served on the Board of the North American Academy of Ecumenists.
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