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
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
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
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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Conflict Management
Conflict Management Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership June 14-15, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will equip church leaders with the understanding of the significance of Strategic Planning in congregations. Strategic Planning is an intentional process by which congregational leaders identify future priorities for their congregation …
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World Ways: Pilgrimage of Solidarity
World Ways: Pilgrimage of Solidarity 2 March 2012 – 4 March 2012 Israel/Palestine Part I: Getting Ready! This is part one of the Pilgrimage of Solidarity being organized by Naramata Centre in collaboration with the United Church’s People in Partnership. Participants sign up for a three-part program including: a preparation period; a journey to visit …
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The World of St. Francis
Upcoming Travel Study Tour The World of St. Francis: This is a tour which was planned earlier and has now, we are delighted to announce, been rescheduled. It will be led by Dr. Leslie Fairfield. This trip is now booked for next Summer: June 10 – 19, 2012, following Francis’ footsteps in Italy. Starting in …
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The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and Christian Discipleship
The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and Christian Discipleship (1112-42) Martha Robbins, Joan Marshal Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Director of Pneuma at PTS This course will explore (1) the overall content and structure of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises; (2) the underlying dynamics and graces for each of the four major movements of the Exercises; and …
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Journey to Greece, Turkey, and the Greek Isles
Journey to Greece, Turkey, and the Greek Isles (1112-40) Trip Leaders: James E. Davison, Director of Continuing Education, PTS; Reeny D. Davison, Retired Executive Director, ASSET Inc.; and Advisor: Nancy L. Lapp, Emerita Curator, Kelso Bible Lands Museum, PTS This study tour will focus on archaeological and historical sties of importance especially to Christian faith. …
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Epiphany Explorations 2012: Spiritual Nurture and Continuing Education for your Personal Journey
Epiphany Explorations 2012: Spiritual Nurture and Continuing Education for your Personal Journey When: January 19 to 23, 2012 Where: First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., Victoria, BC, V8T 1A8 Cost: $255, early-bird registration for full conference (before Nov. 30), $295 full conference registration, Borg/Rohrbaugh 5 sessions $99, $25 per individual session Celebrate with us …
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