We are pleased to add this relevant new series of training workshops using the recently developed tool “Working Genius” which we are applying to the Congregational Leadership Stream.  The following workshops can be taken together, or you can register for “Discover your Leadership Genius” as a stand alone workshop applied to the mediation stream or congregational …
View course details “Working Genius: Discover and apply a new and effective leadership tool”

This online Symposium will focus on the latest research in the field of Children’s Spirituality. Our schedule will include a keynote address by Jerome Berryman, paper presentations from scholars and practitioners, as well as guided reflection time. Participants will receive recordings of the sessions after our team has edited the videos. We plan to publish …
View course details “Symposium on the Spirituality of Children”

Whether confronting the legacy of historical white supremacy or exploring the effects of wage and wealth inequality, we are challenged to explore our social identities and related attachments in this time. And we are invited to turn toward and take up our part of the work of minimizing socially created surplus suffering. How might our …
View course details “Practicing the Inner Work of Racial Justice”

Course Description The Residential School tragedy highlights the need for senior church leaders to examine the Church’s prevailing Indigenous perspectives and practices. This course aims at helping build a healthy respect for Indigenous identity as “other”, neither vilifying or idealizing, but seeking to become an ally. Throughout this six-class course, you’ll explore the topics of …
View course details “Master Class on Canadian Indigenous Realities and the Canadian Church with Ray Aldred”

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Jesus plays a central role in the Islamic tradition and offers a rich entry point into Christian-Muslim dialogue. Zeyneb Sayilgan, Ph.D., will lead this study of the person and mission of Jesus as presented in Muslim sacred scripture – the Qur’an. Students will assess the Qur’an’s significance for Muslim faith and practice, examine Qur’anic passages …
View course details “Jesus in the Qur’an: An Entry Point for Interfaith Dialogue”

This class will meet on six consecutive Monday evenings (Sept 20 – Oct 25) with ticket options that allow for both online and in-person options from 7 – 8:30 p.m. eastern. Review our Campus Map to see if in-person participation is an option for you. (Re)engage the Bible in strikingly new ways through a dialogue …
View course details “Bible Meets Art: Visual Interpretation of Scripture”

Wilderness Calling: Trusting in Jesus The call of the wild!  Doing ministry these days is like trekking into unknown territory.  Join with leaders from a variety of congregations and experiences to explore this unmapped missional journey ahead.  Let’s learn to navigate, watch for the signs of the Spirit’s leading and share ideas, best practices and …
View course details “Vital Church Maritimes 2021 Conference”

The annual Convocation & Pastors’ School is a conference that offers lectures, worship, and seminars for Christian leaders of all traditions. Led by scholars and practitioners from Duke University and beyond, this event is a cooperative endeavor with the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church, The Duke Endowment, and …
View course details “2021 Convocation and Pastors’ School”

Looking to explore theological education but not ready to commit to a degree? Start here! The college welcomes applications from independent students who wish to take individual courses, whether as part of their discernment for ministry, as continuing education credit, or to further their interest in Christianity. Credit earned as an independent student may be …
View course details “Study by Independent Students”