Online Course Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 The Very Rev. Dr. Tom Ferguson Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 The focus this course is the early development of the Church in the East and West until about 800 CE. Participants will discuss the early theological debates that lead to …
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Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 The Rev. Dcn. Susanne Watson Epting Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 Deacons are charged by the church to “interpret the needs, hopes and concerns of the world to the church.” Some believe this charge is not unlike that of the Prophets called to …
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Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 The Rev. Dan Prechtel DMin. Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 We live in a time when many people are seeking spiritual guidance from a wide range of sources. This course will provide a forum for exploring major historical developments in Christian practices of …
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Online Course Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 Dr. Rod Dugliss Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 What is the diaconate and how is it relevant tot he Church\’s minsitry? Beginning with the diaconate as presented in the New Testament, this course will look at how the office has changed …
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Online Course Mon, Sep 24, 2012 to Mon, Nov 12, 2012 James Jordan Registration Deadline: Thu, Sep 20, 2012 CEUs: 2 Unless people in parishes have business backgrounds where CEO-like leadership was required most are not prepared with the knowledge or acumen necessary to ensure sensitivity, awareness and accountability for the processes surrounding sound financial …
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June 11-15, 2012 DESIGN FOR LEARNING IN ADULT EDUCATION (NEW ONLINE COURSE) Dates: June 11-15, 2012 Seminar Leader: Ryan Torma, Director of Learning Design and Technology, Luther Seminary Graduate Credit: Available Graduate Credit Adviser: Graduate Credit Advisor: David Lose, The Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary Tuition: $250 Contact Hours: 20 In …
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Old Testament: Wisdom Literature Dr. Sandra Collins March 26 – May 18, 2012 Registration Deadline: March 22, 2012 The course will engage in a literary, historical and theological study of the wisdom books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs as well as selected Psalms. The broader context of Ancient Near Eastern Wisdom will …
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Modern Church History The Very Rev. Dr. Tom Ferguson March 26 – May 18, 2012 Registration Deadline: March 22, 2012 This course looks at the History of Christianity from the Reformation to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on the development of religion in the United States, as well as issues of globalization and …
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Mobilizing the Church for Social Change Sr. Pamela Clare Magers, CSF March 26 – May 18, 2012 Registration Deadline: March 22, 2012 This course will focus on Social Ministry in the congregation, in diocesan institutions, and at the Provincial and National level in the Episcopal Church—both social ministry as compassionate service that meets the needs …
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Let Us Pray: An Introduction to the Book of Common Prayer Roderick Dugliss, Ph.D. March 26 – May 18, 2012 Registration Deadline: March 22, 2012 Pick up a prayer book in any Episcopal Church that still has them available in the pew and you will see a grey line marking frequently-used pages. This survey of …
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