24th July – 28th July 2017 Kalyan Dey returns following his successful re-interpretation of John’s Gospel and the writings of Paul to look at the most controversial and misunderstood book of the New Testament – The Book of Revelation. Kalyan will attempt to liberate this fascinating book from its many crude and frightening misinterpretations. Come …
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26th June – 30th June 2017 Three disturbing stories: Lot and his Daughters (Gen. 19) Dinah and Shechem (Gen. 34) Tamar and Judah (Gen. 38) Like all of the Book of Genesis, these three shocking stories represent a theology that is foundational to the theology of Jesus, but only if they are read symbolically with …
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  In God’s Image: An Old Testament View of Clay and Dust   Spiritual Formation Elective   March 19-22, 2017    Steven Tuell and Karen Bowden Cooper

An Online Class Instructor: Angela Dienhart Hancock, Associate Professor of Homiletics and Worship, PTS Dates: May 1-26, 2017 Karl Barth has been viewed with suspicion by Christians on both the right and the left for a number of reasons, but one of them has to do with his approach to the Bible. What is it …
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  Epiphany Explorations 2017   First Metropolitan United Church, Victoria, BC, Canada   January 26-29, 2017   A spiritual conference4 like no other.  Registration open.   Featured Speakers Our speakers include many of today’s top theologians, spiritual leaders, pundits, and musicians.   JORDAN CANTWELL Moderator of the United Church of Canada TOM AXWORTHY Chair of Public …
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  Feb. 20-21, 2017: Living Into Our Biblical Story – Some Remarkable Stories of Women in the Old Testament A retreat with Dr. Diane and Paul Jacobson. During our two days of study together, we will begin by looking at the stories of the women in Genesis and Exodus — from matriarchs to midwives, from …
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Holy Land Gold Standard Journeys 10 Day Journeys $2,997 from New York (domestic connections and travel from other gateways are available with additional costs) Call for Information about Clergy and Clergy Spouse Scholarships Earn travel credits for enrolling others Create your own Gold Standard Journey or choose one of our preset departures Preset Departures 2017 …
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Italy: Biblical Backgrounds, Christian Origins and Cultural Heritage departing 15 May 2017 $3,895 from New York City (ask about domestic travel arrangements from your preferred departure city) 4 Day Elective Renaissance Italy—Assisi, Siena and Florence $1,291 Returning 28 May 2017 Alumnus/a Travel Credit, $200 Bring a Friend Credit, $300 While enjoying the beauty of the …
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Peace Studies in Israel & Palestine 2-11 November 2016 $2,765 From New York 3 Day Elective The Tent of Nations Volunteer Experience Returning 14 November 2016 Sponsored by The Society For Biblical Studies This program will help participants gain understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, its impact on neighboring countries, and possibilities for resolution. This program …
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Journey to Morocco The Abrahamic Faiths: Points of Contact 21 – 30 October 2016 $3,340 From New York City 3 Day Elective Sahara & the Desert Splendor $1,197 Sponsored by The Society For Biblical Studies This program will acquaint travellers with Morocco’s rich and diverse cultures and peoples. We will visit some of Morocco’s most …
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