Latest Episode

  • History IV: Women of the Reformation

    This episode examines several women of the Reformation, beginning with Katy von Bora and ending with the Countess Huntingdon.


  • History IV: Martin Luther in Depth

    Join Michael as we look at Luther in some depth: from his conflict with Rome, the triumph of his theology, to his more regrettable ideas.


  • History IV: The Church in the Year 1500

    In our fourth series on church history, we will explore the Protestant Reformation in some depth, beginning with a look at the church just prior to Martin Luther’s famous protest.


Master of Divinity Podcast

Join me for a look at the basic degree in Christian theology.


The overall purpose of this podcast is to give you a broad outline of the kinds of things ministers learn as they prepare to serve the church. Five areas—Bible, history, ethics, theology, and practical theology—make up the

outline of the degree. Each topic forms a course of three or four episodes, with the first 20 or so episodes dedicated to introductory material. We will then begin a series of advanced courses, continuing to examine our five main areas.

Reviews

Thoughtful, well researched podcasts. Very informative. Looking forward to more episodes.
—Dr. Abigail Johnson, author of “Reflecting with God: Connecting Faith and Daily Life in Small Groups”

Future Episodes

Future courses include Jesus on Trial, An Introduction to Pastoral Care, and Biomedical Ethics.

About Michael

Michael Kooiman is a retired minister of the United Church of Canada. Most of his 31 years in ministry was spent in Toronto, serving congregations with a heart for community outreach. Michael’s passion is preaching: he completed a Doctor of Ministry in homiletics in 2009.