March 8-13, 2016 Cherokee, NC Cost: $350/double room; $500/single room, $200 commuters Hosted by Catholic Committee of Appalachia and sponsored by AMERC This continuing education event explores the history, customs, myths, and spiritual ways of the Cherokee people. From discussions and experiences participants reflect upon the spiritual beliefs and traditions of the Cherokee people. …
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Hosted by Andover Newton Theological School, Newton Center, Massachusetts, and sponsored by AMERC This course involves a twelve-day immersion in southeastern and south-central Kentucky and will explore the poetic quality of biblical prophecy and the divine tones in the folk music of Appalachia. From Berea, Ky, we will have classroom learning experiences and make day …
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June 7-12, 2016 Hosted by Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA and sponsored by AMERC Northern Appalachia is home to deeply-rooted local cultures in a beautiful landscape. Conflicts defined by environmental and economic issues are fierce for both communities and churches. This seminar will give students an inside look and an opportunity to consider strategies for …
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April 27-May 12, 2016 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 …
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January 1-11, 2016 Hosted by Wake Forest Divinity School, Winston-Salem, NC and sponsored by AMERC This 12-day immersion is followed by 3-4 interactive distance learning sessions and a 15-20 page integrative paper. The immersion finds its home among the people of Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. Students will enjoy on-site interactions with congregations, …
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CUBA STUDY TRIP January 2-9, 2016 Meet with Cuban youth, leaders, health workers, artists and others who are transforming their communities. Visit churches and social change organizations and see, first-hand, the vibrant hope and spiritually of the Cuban people! Discover the rich fabric of Cuban culture through jazz, concerts, the ballet, museum visits, lectures, and …
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ENGAGING YOUTH MINISTRY: BUILD CAPACITY, SKILLS AND RESOURCES with BETSY and DAVE EXLEY December 11 and 12, 2015 WORKSHOP: This youth leadership event invites those who walk with youth on their faith to: – discover strategies to empower and support youth and young adults; – share experiences, struggles, and joys; – experience music, arts, and …
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K.J. CAMPBELL PREACHING WORKSHOPS with BEV BRAZIER Sunday, October 23 – 25, 2015 WORKSHOP: With a Focus on preaching as a breaking open of scripture, participants will identify and explore an understanding of the core of the gospel, experience and practice different ways of proclaiming that message, and build personal resources for integrity in …
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Parlons de la vie d’Église — L’animation spirituelle Une série d’ateliers en français en ligne Ces ateliers s’adressent à toute personne intéressée aux questions d’animation et de leadership en français au sein de l’Église Unie ou d’autres Églises chrétiennes. Si vous parlez le français couramment ou au niveau intermédiaire, vous êtes invités à participer. …
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Lutheran Theology and Identity (O103 002) Oct 2,2015 – Oct 4,2015 Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 pm This course is an introduction to major traditions in World Religions, with a focus on the nature and development of religions. We will examine what a religion is, and consider some of the ways that religions function in …
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