New Testament (NT) NT 2050.CR01: Paul in the 21st Century Dr. Lawrence Wills January 5 – January 16, 2015 Monday to Friday, 2:00-4:00PM Sherrill Library, Room 250 3 Credits This course will introduce Paul’s theology in three steps. First, we will read parts of 1 Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans to try to understand Paul …
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Hebrew Bible (HT) HB 1130.CR01 The Book of Genesis Dr. Gale Yee January 5 – January 16, 2015 Monday to Friday, 2:00-4:00PM Sherrill Library, Room 153 3 Credits This exegesis course is an intensive study of the traditions in the book of Genesis regarding the primeval history: creation, “fall,” flood, and Tower of Babel …
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Leadership Institute November 16-20, 2015 ~ Paisley Hall on the Richmond campus ~ $395 for the week More information coming soon – check back! For those interested in learning skills for ministering to congregations during the transition time between installed leadership More information is coming – check back soon!
Leadership Institute Date: April 13-16, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on April 13 and ending at noon on April 16. Leaders: David Crittenden and Diana Barber Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary: Paisley Hall, 1204 Palmyra Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 Registration: $250; early registration (by March 2) $195. Includes lunch on Tuesday, April 14 …
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Leadership Institute Date: March 24-26, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, and ending at noon on Thursday, March 26. Leader: The Rev. Chris Stewart Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary: Paisley Hall, 1204 Palmyra Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 Registration: $130 ($95 for those who register by February 15): Includes lunch on …
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Leadership Institute Date: March 9-11, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, and ending at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11. Leader: John Roberto Event location: Union Presbyterian Seminary: Paisley Hall, 1204 Palmyra Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227 Registration: $195 ($150 for those who register by February 6). Includes lunch on Tuesday, …
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Hearth February 6 – February 8, 2015 Gather around the warming fire to listen to readings, attend workshops and discuss books and ideas. Hearth is a unique chance to spend a weekend up close and personal with award-winning writers. Improve your writing, find out how to publish your novel, get hints and tips and find …
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AWAKE! Living this Holy Moment – A Shalem Regional Gathering and Retreat – Sophia, NC Listen – are you breathing just a little, and calling it life? — Mary Oliver In today’s fast-paced world, it sometimes seems difficult to even catch our breath. Join us for this retreat where we will experience contemplative practices, …
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May 12-20, 2015 Paris—the City of Light—is a feast for the senses, stunning us with its art, architecture, beauty and historic treasures. It is also home to several surprising new centers of contemplative awareness and mission, which bring their own special light to this urban context. This joining of the ancient and new creates …
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Sunday, January 25 — Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Contemplation in action defines the spiritual life—one journey inseparably living at the center and leading from within. The spiritual journey is both still and active. It is a journey inward, to the essential unity at the center of our being. There, sustained by an unambiguous intent …
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