On Campus Courses Organizing for Public Ministry January 17 – 22, 2016 Taught by a team of experienced Industrial Areas Foundation community organizers, this class will cover conceptual studies and practical skillbuilding in how to engage the public mission of the church in the world. Learn practices for living as Church in the World, with …
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Spring 2016: April 11 – May 30, 2016. New courses still being added. Introduction to the New Testament with the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Salmon Violence in Film and Christian Thought with Dr. Bradley Burroughs Spiritual Formation and Christian Leadership with Dr. Jennifer Snow and the Rev. Dr. Susanna Singer
Winter 2016: January 25- March 14, 2016 Biblical Heroines with Dr. Sandra Collins Church History: Wisdom for Mission Today with Dr. Bradley Peterson Facing Choices: Ethics in the Anglican Tradition with the Rev. Dr. Austin Leininger What We Believe: Theology in the Anglican Tradition with the Rev. Dr. John Kater Born of Water, Born of …
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Beginning with lunch on Monday, October 26 and continuing through lunch on Wednesday, October 28, join us to explore why and how discipleship matters. Meals and accommodation are available at the Kanuga Conference Center. For the full schedule click here. Featured speakers include: The Rev. Carol Anderson Former rector, All Saints’ Beverly Hills, CA The Rev. Dr. …
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The Empty Way: Contemplative Christianity and Zen Buddhism Contemplative Christianity and Zen Buddhism both teach a particular way of being: an openness to life as it is, compassion towards others, and freedom from anxiety-producing habits of mind. Both traditions emphasize silent meditation/prayer as the primary path that leads to this way of being. Themes of …
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Catechumenate: Adult Christian Formation The catechumenate is a process for adult Christian formation dating back to the early days of the church. This formational process has been reclaimed by the church as a way to prepare adults for baptism, as well as for confirmation and reception into the Episcopal Church. This course will examine the …
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Eucharist: Food for the Soul, Fuel for Action The sacrament of Eucharist engages our bodies, our minds and our emotions in a holy opening to God’s grace. But what does the Eucharist mean for us the rest of the week? How does this sacrament change us and draw us into new action in the world? …
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The Anglican Approach to the Bible This course explores the central role of the Bible for Anglicans. We will study the distinctive ways Anglicans have used and interpreted scripture. We will also look at the ways scripture has shaped and formed Anglicanism. We will seek to illuminate the dialogue between scripture and tradition in Anglicanism …
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Introduction to Homiletics This course is open to all who desire to grow or practice their skills in preaching. Students will: Learn and practice a basic approach to sermon-writing process Articulate their own standards for excellence in preaching with regard to scriptural engagement, pastoral awareness, contemporary issues, mission, and personal integrity Give and receive feedback …
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Innovative RJ Lecture On Thursday October 1st, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Join us for a conversation about the role of art in re-imagining justice at the University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall, room 137. Our public lecture will see Jamie Scott deliver a ‘Restorative Justice 101’ introducing you to the philosophical, theoretical, and practical underpinnings of restorative …
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