Spiritual Practices for Today provides an experiential introduction to classical Christian spiritual disciplines that nurture intimacy with God. Becoming familiar with some of Christianity’s rich spiritual traditions, and through personal experimentation with various classical prayer-forms and disciplines, students will be better equipped to develop a prayerful Rule of Life. Because significant components of this course …
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The Auditor Program is design for those interested in taking master’s level courses at the Seminary without enrolling in a degree program or receiving credit. This option is designed for alumni, clergy, and lay leaders seeking continuing education opportunities. Students who already have earned a bachelor’s degree may apply to be an Auditor, a status …
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Despite professed ideals and incremental progress, racism persists as a powerful, deeply entrenched social reality. Lay a theological foundation for confronting the chief forms of racism from a Christian perspective. Examine the status of “races,” trace the history of racism in modern societies, and analyze case studies in light of a biblical vision of humanity, …
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We are delighted to partner with Seattle Pacific Seminary and Portland Seminary to present Reading the Gospels While Black, a timely conversation between Dr. Esau McCaulley and Dr. N.T. Wright. The morning will open with a conversation between Dr. McCaulley and Dr. Wright, followed by two teaching sessions and a Q&A session moderated by Tim Mackie of The …
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The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret Scripture for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other Orthodox Christians did for their times and places. Presenters Rusty Reno: Editor-in-chief of Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible Laura A. Smit: Professor of Theology, Calvin College …
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Due to intellectual property and copyright limitations, these lectures will only be available live via Zoom. They will not be livestreamed or recorded for later viewing. Theme Theology is the transcendental interpretation of history but how does any such reading intersect with human evolution? We will address this question by focusing on Jesus’ life, his …
View course details “Jesus: History, Theology, and Evolution, with John Dominic Crossan”

An Eastertide Series with Archbishop David and Archbishop Mark MacDonald April 19: Creation and the Fall (the human offence) and its effects April 26: God’s answer in Christ, His Atonement, and the effects of the Resurrection May 3: The new life and a different perspective: the offender, not just the offended, seeks reconciliation May 10: …
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Attend the informational Walking the Ramparts Virtual Pilgrimage Taste & See with pilgrimage co-leaders, Jackson Droney and Tony Mazurkiewicz, to learn more about this brand new virtual Shalem pilgrimage. This free event will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 10:00am ET on Zoom.  Click here to register in advance. Overview The past year …
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An online course offered by Calvin Theological Seminary and taught by Christina Edmondson.   Date: Monday, May 3 – Friday, May 28, 2021 Location: online event Course Description Calvin Seminary offers this short-term, online course designed to support your learning and ministry needs amidst the ongoing pandemic. In this course, you’ll gain practical knowledge about …
View course details “Faithful Anti-Racism in a Time of Pandemic – May 2021”