November 10-11, 2015 Vocation Everyday People: Reclaiming Vocation as Faithful Resistance “What do a church, a community, a sermon, a liturgy, a Christian life mean in a religionless world?” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer Christians increasingly struggle to make meaningful connections between their faith and the complicated lives they now lead in their homes, workplaces and communities. Nearly …
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October 28, 2015 Preaching Webcast Working Preacher Lectionary Study—Advent to Epiphany Dig into the Sunday readings for upcoming seasons with one of Luther Seminary’s favorite Bible instructors. Lectures and group discussion will fill you with theological insights and preaching ideas for the months ahead. To attend via webcast you will need a high-speed Internet connection. …
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Date: June 29 – August 21, 2015 Theology of Mission: A Global Perspective (WYT2675HS) This course explores how our understanding of God and His Mission informs the very identity and mission of the church in the world. Three interrelated concepts-mission, evangelism, and theology-will be considered thematically in different contexts. The basic contention is …
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June 1 – 5, 2015 9:00 to 15:00 Leadership and Management in Non-Profits (WYP1621HF) This course is one of the praxis courses offered as part of the Master of Theological Studies in urban and international development but is applicable as a free elective in our other programs. In this course, students examine the …
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May 25 – 29, 2015 9:00 to 15:00 Creation Care in the City (WYT3671HF) This course examines how religious and spiritual concerns interface with contemporary environmental issues. While introducing students to concerns and debates in environmental ethics and ecological theology, the course pays particular attention to the challenges posed within a Canadian post-industrial context such …
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Schedule: May 25 – 29, 2015 The Evangelistic Legacy of C.S. Lewis (WYP2610HF) C.S.Lewis is mainly known as a Christian apologist, English scholar, and writer of children’s fiction. But behind much of his work is a desire to help people understand Christianity and come to faith, often reflective of the way he himself came …
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Annual Society Gathering To learn more about the Society, click here or on the left hand side bar for information on History, Annual Society Gathering, Gathering Keynote Speeches, Shared Commitment & Practices, Shalem Circles, How to Join, Terms, Contact Information. The Annual Gathering of Shalem’s Society for Contemplative Leadership October 4 – October 8, 2015 Gathering …
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Group Spiritual Direction Workshop September 20 to September 23, 2015 Experience group spiritual direction within a prayerful community Deepen your contemplative grounding for this prayer practice through authentic sharing and faithful listening Expand your capacity to listen to God on behalf of others Find support for your call and explore ways to develop this ministry …
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Opening to the Spirit – Online $75.00 Join Carole Crumley as she illuminates the introductory core prayer practices found in Tilden Edwards’ Living in the Presence. Weekly material will focus on nurturing presence through body, breath and mind (with audio guided meditations from Tilden Edwards, Marlene Maier, and the late Gerald May). This offering is …
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Pilgrimage to Iona – more info soon. Save the dates! June 2-12, 2016 For more information please visit the website.