Facilitator: Dr. Betty Pries While giving and receiving feedback is difficult in the workplace, it is even more challenging in the congregational context where the desire to be kind can outweigh a commitment to honesty and where most of those to whom feedback might be given or from whom feedback might be received are volunteers. …
View course details “Courageous Conversations: Speaking Truth in Love”

Pastoral leaders face the challenge and opportunity of leading parishes and congregations in mission. This course will introduce students to ideas and practices informed by the missio dei (the Mission of God), for the support of congregational mission. Themes covered will include the spirituality of mission, neighbourhood engagement, eucharistic missiology, and new monasticism.  

Code: SP/PT514 Dates: January 18, 2021 – April 9, 2021 on Wednesdays Time: 9:00 am for 3 Hours One way to define spirituality is  “an exploration into what is involved in becoming human,” describing “becoming human” as “an attempt to grow in sensitivity to self, to others, to the non-human creation, and to God who …
View course details “Eco-Justice & Spirituality”

Code: PT126 Dates: January 28, 2021 – January 30, 2021 Thur 6-9pm; Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-3pm Ministry with those in the first third of life requires significant skill and creativity in order to be effective.  If we imagine this ministry as a work of art, we lean toward practices that help us create meaningful programs …
View course details “Intensive: The Art of Children & Youth Ministry”

Al of their courses should be visible in this online catalogue, from all of their different educational streams. (The URL for this is for the Winter Program; for a general listing, go to https://www.regent-college.edu/course-listing/course-timetables?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Winter%20Course%20Promo%202021%20Bible&utm_content=Winter%20Course%20Promo%202021%20Bible+CID_6d5d05319d538c12678f4343408ac8ed&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=BROWSE%20ALL%20COURSES)

This course will examine the liturgical principles underlying the planning process for Episcopal Church worship, with specific emphasis on the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This course will offer students a foundation for planning and leading worship services in the Episcopal Church. We will look at issues which influence the planning of any given service, …
View course details “Introduction to Liturgical Leadership”

This course will examine the liturgical principles underlying the planning process for Episcopal Church worship, with specific emphasis on the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This course will offer students a foundation for planning and leading worship services in the Episcopal Church. We will look at issues which influence the planning of any given service, …
View course details “Introduction to Liturgical Leadership”

Diaconal ministry has at its heart connecting Christian scripture and tradition with the needs, hopes and concerns of the world. Using a framework of five key images, students will strengthen awareness of the sacred in the Church and the wider community, invigorate their practice of diakonia, and gain confidence in engaging others to do the …
View course details “Images of Diakonia: Interpreting the Sacred in Church and the World”

How do you plan for your congregation’s recovery and reentry in a way that is not only safe but also effective in achieving its vision and mission? Join us as we explore a data-grounded approach to revealing and responding to the impact of Covid-19 on our congregations and communities, and the issues surrounding reopening congregations …
View course details “Covid-19 Impact and Recovery Planning for Congregations”

Tell Me Something Good, a new web series from The Episcopal Church, highlights positive stories from around the church through conversations with a variety of guests. New episodes of Tell Me Something Good will be released every two weeks. Episode 1 is available for viewing on The Episcopal Church website here, on Facebook here, and on Instagram TV, @theepiscopalchurch. …
View course details “‘Tell Me Something Good,’ a new web series”