Practicing the Inner Work of Racial Justice

Trinity Retreat Center

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 …
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Master Class on Canadian Indigenous Realities and the Canadian Church with Ray Aldred

Food for the Hungry Canada

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 …
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Fall Courses, 2021 for Thorneloe University

Thorneloe University

All their current courses should be listed here. All THEO courses are offered by correspondence, with the exception of THEO 3900 during the summer session.    

Jesus in the Qur’an: An Entry Point for Interfaith Dialogue

Virginia Theological Seminary

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 …
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Bible Meets Art: Visual Interpretation of Scripture

Virginia Theological Seminary

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 …
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Vital Church Maritimes 2021 Conference

Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI

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 …
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2021 Convocation and Pastors’ School

Duke Divinity School (Duke University)

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 …
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Study by Independent Students

Montreal Diocesan Theological College

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 …
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Reading and Tutorial program

Montreal Diocesan Theological College

A distance-education program that offers theological education to prepare people for ministry in a local context. Our Reading and Tutorial program makes theological education available to people preparing for ministry who are unable to relocate to Montreal. It is designed to provide students a basic introduction to the fundamentals of the Christian tradition and prepare …
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