Theological Education for All
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Theological Education News and Events
(Updated:
October 18, 2007) |
This section lists some of the Theological Education/Christian Formation events that may be of interest to a wide audience. Special attention is given to online materials and courses available to anyone with an Internet connection. We attempt to highlight the courses and events offered by Episcopal Seminaries to all interested persons.
To suggest an event for posting on this page please email: akhamin@episcopalchurch.org |
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An Asia-America
Theological Exchange Forum
the first in
the history of the Episcopal Church, is set
for October 23-25 at the Church Divinity School
of the Pacific (CDSP) in Berkeley, California.
Link: www.episcopalchurch.org/78650_90822_ENG_HTM.htm
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Leading Worship
for Head, Heart & Soul
Oct. 15-16, 2007
Five Oaks Education & Retreat Centre,
R.R.#3, 1 Bethel Rd., Paris, ON N3L 3E3
Alison Adam
We know we're all different when it comes
to thinking, learning, relating and musical
taste, so why do we find it so difficult to
remember that when it comes to worship? Over
the two days, we will explore how we can be
more inclusive in worship by paying attention
to how people engage with what is happening.
Focusing on song, prayer, word and image,
learn ways to allow the worship experience
to breathe and speak to us afresh.; $275 (Cdn)
after Oct. 1; United Church of Canada, 3250
Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4, (416)
231-7680
More Info/Registration: www.fiveoaks.on.ca
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Ministry Together: The Art of Governance in Congregations
Alban Institute
October 15-17, 2007
Roslyn Retreat Center, 8727 River Road, Richmond, VA
Dan Hotchkiss
Most board members hope to contribute to their congregation’s long-term success, but the reality of board service too often frustrates and exhausts both board members and the staff who work with them. This seminar will present specific practices and principles that will streamline decision-making, maintain clear limits, and keep the congregation's mission at the center of its ministry.; $350 for members, $400 for nonmembers, 2 CEU's; Alban Institute, 2121 Cooperative Way, Suite 100, Herndon, VA 20171, (800)486-1318 ; education@alban.org
More Info/Registration: http://www.alban.org/CourseDetails.asp?ID=1940
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Exploring Advent with John Bell
October 19 - 21, 2007
Tatamagouche Centre, RR3, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, NS B0K 1V0
John Bell
Advent is not simply a season in which we rehearse carols for Christmas. It is the beginning of the Christian Year. It is a time for reflection and anticipation, and a time for us to become familiar with the people and stories that give us the context for the coming of Christ. This should challenge us in three ways. It should invite us to believe that in the celebrations and stories surrounding the birth of Jesus, there is much yet to be discovered, as we believe that God gives us a deep season rather than a childhood reminiscence project. It should dare us to find within ourselves untapped potentials which God has planted and which wait to be thawed from our internal cold storage department. It should open us to new songs and resources for celebration if we believe that the gifts we offer God in worship should reflect God's worth rather than egocentric familiarity.; $240 CAN registration/tuition/materials/$140 meals/accommodation; Tatamagouche Centre, RR # 3, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada, B0K 1V0, 902-657-2231 ; tatacent@tatacentre.ca
More Info/Registration: www.tatacentre.ca
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Annual Lectionary: The Study of the Gospel of Matthew
October 22-26, 2007
Luther Seminary - Center for Lifelong Learning, 2481 Como Avene, St. Paul, MN 55108
Luther Seminary Bible and Preaching faculty
"This year's annual lectionary study with members of Luther Seminary's New Testament and preaching faculty is an exegetical examination of the Gospel of Matthew. Lectures, panel, and group discussion will help you gain theological insights and preaching ideas for the coming year.; $225, 20 Contact Hours; Luther Seminary - Center for Lifelong Learning, 2481 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, (651)641-3416 ; kairos@luthersem.edu
More Info/Registration: http://www.luthersem.edu/lifelong_learning/kairos/
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Intimacy with God
October 23-26, 2007
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
Marla Fuller and Fred Macon
Two ancient Christian practices, contemplation and lecto divina, foster on-going conversion and sanctification on the path to inner transformation. This retreat helps participants start that journey with Centering Prayer, and a deeper understanding of lectio divina.; Program Fee: $187 per person, 1.0; Intentional Growth Center, PO Box 546, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745, (800)482-1442 ; LarryOusley@IntentionalGrowthCenter.org
More Info/Registration: www.intentionalgrowthcenter.org
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Spirituality Conference: A New Set of Christian Virtues in an Increasingly Fundamentalist World
Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2007
Kanuga Conferences, 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739
The Very Rev. Sam Candler
Take a spiritual respite from everyday life and examine what it means to be Christian in today's modern world. Keynoter: The Very Rev. Sam Candler, dean of the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta; $475 (includes double occupancy lodging, program, meals); Kanuga Conferences, Inc., P.O. Box 250, Hendersonville, NC 28793, (828)692-9136 ; info@kanuga.org
More Info/Registration: www.kanuga.org
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Health Ministries
Certificate Program
September
2007 - July 2008
www.oates.org
Vicki Hollon
The Health Ministries movement continues to
grow as nurses and other health care professionals
feel called to serve in the context of their
congregations and faith communities. This
growth is happening at a time when the many
congregations are experiencing a demographic
shift due to the aging of baby boomers and
an increase in individual life expectancy.
Rooted in faith, health ministries provide
a model for congregations to reengage the
historical healing ministry of the Church.
Congregational health ministries provide another
opportunity for church members, trained in
healthcare practices, to utilize their gifts
and lead congregations in an inclusive ministry
that can go beyond the four walls of a local
congregation and reach deep into the needs
of the community at large. The Health Ministries
Certificate Program offered by the Oates Institute’s
is designed as a blended educational experience
that combines a weekend retreat with additional
online small group study consisting of 8 –
12 persons. Participants will have the opportunity
to learn from each other as well as from written
presentations, case study and practicum experience,
and faculty facilitation. This program is
for congregational leaders including: lay
leaders, Ministers of Congregational Care
or Counseling, Ministers of Education, Ministers
of Senior Adults, Parish Nurses, Pastors,
Stephen Ministers and professional caregivers
in: nursing, medicine, social work, pastoral
counseling, and chaplaincy. The next peer
group is scheduled to begin in September 2007.
Applications are now being accepted for the
fall 2007 session. For more information about
the Oates Institute’s Health Ministries
Certificate program, go to: http://www.oates.org/olc/0100/certificates/index.html
or call the Wayne Oates Institute at 502.459.2370;
Tuition is $1,275 not including travel expenses,
138 Contact Hours (132 are online); Wayne
E. Oates Institute, 1733 Bardstown Rd, Louisville,
KY 40205, (502)459-2370 ; Vicki@oates.org
More Info/Registration: www.oates.org
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Trinity Institute
Online Resources
National
Theological Conference
Watch telecasts and
read presentations of renowned scholars and
church leaders, including Jurgen Moltmann,
Peter Gomes, and more. Theological
Reflection
Download “essay
on the nature and purpose of Theological
Reflection by the Rev. Dr. Edward de Bary,
who served for twenty-five years as the
director of the Education for Ministry (EfM)
program.” Watch a video about EfM.
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