Christ, Culture and Mission in Appalachia: Immersion Seminar

Hosted by Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA,  and sponsored by AMERC

This is a 17-day immersion into the North Carolina Cherokee Nation and the coal-producing and agricultural counties of southeast Kentucky.  The residential bases will be Cherokee, NC, and Berea, Hindman, and Pine Mountain, KY.  The group will engage in on-site interactions with congregations, agencies, businesses and community leaders from the region. Daily routines will include worship, theological and cultural analysis, reading and reflection.  A final integrative paper will be required of all students wishing academic credit.

Beginning at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA

Cost: $1,000

Deadline for application:  February 1, 2016; Deadline for payment:  March 1, 2016.

For further information  and to register, contact:

Deborah F. Mullen, Dean

Columbia Theological Seminary

701 Columbia Drive

Decatur, GA 30031

Phone: 404-687-4520

Fax: 404-377-8916

email: [email protected]