Old Testament Introduction: The Writings Dr. Sandra Collins February 6 – March 23, 2012 Registration Deadline: February 2, 2012 This course will introduce students to the literary, historical and theological study of Ezra, Chronicles, and Nehemiah, the final works of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). Historically, they take us from the establishment of the monarchy …
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Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospels and Acts Bob Kramish, PhD. (Candidate) February 6 – March 23, 2012 Registration Deadline: February 2, 2012 This seven-week overview introduces the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the four canonical gospels, and the story of the birth of Christianity as described in the …
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Saving Paradise on Earth: Faith for the 21st Century Rita Nakashima Brock, Ph.D., is Founding Co-Director of Faith Voices for the Common Good and Co-Chair of the Steering Committee for the Truth Commission on Conscience in War (www.conscienceinwar.org). From 2006-2009, she was Senior Editor in Religion at The New Press. During 2001-2002, she was a …
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Community of the Beloved Disciple Tuesday, March 20 (6 pm supper) to Thursday, March 22 (1 pm) Have you ever wondered why the Gospel of John is so different from the other three? Come and join Richard Rohrbaugh as he traces the life of the community that produced this unique book. Prepare for the Easter …
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WINTER TERM Mondays, 10 January – 14 March 2012 FIRST HOUR COURSES 7:30 pm to 8:20 pm G. Should Christians be Pacifists? Dennis Gruending, Author & former MP; Anne Wieler. O.C. This course explores the history, theology and lived examples of pacifism and non-violence. Given the tragic human, financial and environmental costs of pervasive militarism, …
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Three-Month Continuing Education / Spiritual Renewal Our expectations: – your personal background Tantur welcomes participants for the Continuing Education course who are experienced in pastoral and teaching work. Tantur’s international, intercultural community of study and prayer is not designed for those who have retired from active ministry. Participants should already have some ecumenical or interreligious …
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Six-Weeks Program More than a Study Tour… To study and reside in the Holy Land, to meet the local people, to spend time at the sacred shrines and in the open space – these are a great privilege. This new Tantur Program, “More than a Study Tour,” presents a unique spiritual, educational, and community experience. …
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Four-Week Summer Program Course description Many who work in the church—priests and pastors, religious, teachers of religion, parish workers, as well as committed laypersons – receive an opportunity to rest and breathe a different air in the summer. For those who want to use such time for intellectual and spiritual renewal the Tantur Ecumenical Institute …
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Scholars Program Introduction The Tantur Ecumenical Institute welcomes junior and senior scholars in theology, biblical studies, church history and other disciplines, especially in ecumenical or interreligious fields. The program is not a set of academic courses but the opportunity to pursue research in a residential community of learning (from time to time scholars meet in …
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Living in the Holy Land Description The Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies offers two Living in the Holy Land programs annually: one during Christmas and the other during Holy Week/Easter. The two enrichment programs have been designed for those who are committed to Christian ministries, whether in church structures or in secular employment or …
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