Longtime activist, author, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Rev. John Dear, will walk us through the Synoptic Gospels pointing out Jesus’ practice and teachings of nonviolence and invite us to become practitioners of creative nonviolence, based on his new commentary, “The Gospel of Peace.” We will reflect on Matthew, with the Sermon on the Mount …
View course details “The Gospel of Peace: Reading Matthew, Mark & Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence”
With Naomi Washington-Leapheart This retreat asks the question: If God is benevolent, just, and powerful, how can (does) evil persist in the lives of Black people living in the United States? In this retreat that will include both you and students from Rev. Naomi’s Villanova religious studies class by the same name, we will explore …
View course details “Do Black Lives Matter to God? A Theological Exploration of Evil, Suffering, Resistance, and Divine Accountability”
This course is centered around enhancing French linguistic and communication skills for pastoral contexts. This includes grammar revision, the sharing of French resources such as church and biblical vocabulary, preparation of prayers, and role playing pastoral care situations. Participants may take this course as part of the Certificate in Bilingual Ministry or as a stand-alone …
View course details “French For Ministry: A Week-Long Intensive Course”
The Gift of Time Philosophers say time is the measure of change. Humans experience time as the measure of their lives as they make their way from the cradle to the grave. In this case, time easily becomes something to dread or even hate as bodies weaken and the moments tick away. The Scriptures, though, …
View course details “2024 Common Roots Ancient Evangelical Futures”
Fast-Track Development With Andy Piercy (UK), Rachel Wilhelm (United Adoration), & Mike O’Brien (Vineyard) In this three-day seminar, Andy Piercy and friends will offer workshops and teaching for any active volunteer and staff worship leaders looking for practical and easily accessible advice to improve, deepen, and refresh their ministries. Join others involved in music ministry …
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Description TBD Taught by the Rev. Dr. Dan Alger
The Book of Revelation (also known as ‘the Apocalypse’) is one of the most exciting – and confusing – books of the Bible. Although those who read it are promised a blessing, many choose to avoid it. The book has also been subjected to frightening misinterpretations. This course will attempt interpret Revelation responsibly. Attention will …
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Course Description TBD Taught by the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez
Description TBD Taught by the Rev. Dr. Sam Fornecker
The Book of Common Prayer is central to understanding the distinctives, commonalities and appeal of the Anglican Way, both historically and in contemporary mission. This course challenges students toward a deep appreciation of the living Prayer Book Tradition of North American and global Anglicanism. Pastoral, biblical, theological, liturgical, aesthetic, formational and missional coherence are all …
View course details “Worship in the Prayer Book Tradition”
