Courses

The Art of Transitional Ministry October 7-11, 2019

CONTINUING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN RELIGIOUS FUNDRAISING September 23 – 26, 2019 Erdman Center Princeton Theological Seminary In partnership with Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, Princeton Theological Seminary is offering the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF). A four-day intensive program with a practical application project, the ECRF provides the research, tools and customized …
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CONTINUING EDUCATION THE JOE R. ENGLE INSTITUTE OF PREACHING June 9-14, 2019 Princeton Theological Seminary  What is the Engle Institute of Preaching? The Engle Institute is a weeklong continuing education event designed to nurture and strengthen the craft of those who preach in city or suburb, small town, rural community, or other specialized ministries. The …
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THE MEDIEVAL PURSUIT OF GOD A Three-Week Online Course February 4 – 26, 2019  Course Description What can we learn about pursuing God in our lives and communities from the medieval pursuit of God? For the vast majority of medieval people learning about God was a holistic activity. They pursued God with their minds, bodies, …
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PASTORAL MINISTRY SERIES Overview This three-part series is designed for those serving in congregational ministry.  Through three consecutive Mondays,  clergy will spend time in community exploring the art of pastoral ministry.  Topics will touch on the impact of visual arts in proclamation, music and worship, and pastoral care. Come to one, two, or the full series. …
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Film and Theology 2nd December – 4th December 2019 Gladstone’s Library Warden Peter Francis returns with his popular course. Consider and discuss a selection of classic and contemporary films from a theological perspective, observing their world-view and the values they promote. Each film shown is award-winning and critically acclaimed. Programme coming soon. Residential prices start …
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Fact into Fiction – A Masterclass with Writer in Residence Sarah Day 24th November – 24th November 2019 10:00 am From historical novels to imagined biographies, writers have always been drawn towards turning fact into fiction. In this masterclass, novelist Sarah Day will help participants turn their own ideas (and perhaps even historical documents) into …
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Stages on the Way 21st November – 23rd November 2019 An invitation to reflect on the changing perspectives and influences that have shaped why, what and how we believe on our life’s journey. Two ‘liberal’ Christians reflect on their own stages and invite you to join the conversation. Ian Bradley is Emeritus Professor of Cultural …
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Liquid Faith: The Spirituality of Water 15th November – 17th November 2019 Water plays a central role in all the world’s religions – it has often been taken as a metaphor for faith – flowing and yet still, yielding and yet in full spate. Ian Bradley, who has written a spiritual history of water, leads …
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Adventures in Research: Mussolini’s Island – An Evening with Writer in Residence Sarah Day 12th November – 12th November 2019 8:00 pm Join our final Writer in Residence of 2019 for tales of adventure through time and space… In researching novels based on real life historical events, author Sarah Day has followed eighteenth-century explorers to …
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