Courses

You should find the most up-to-date information on all their courses for 2023 on the web page in our link.  

Este curso es una introducción al Nuevo Testamento. Aunque más enfocado en una perspectiva hermenéutica que exegética, no se limitará a presentar el Cristo de la fe sino también se desempeña en descubrir quién pudo haber sido el Jesús histórico y lo que éste puede significar para los creyentes de hoy. Una particular atención será …
View course details “Leer la Biblia: Nuevo Testamento – Jesús, una alianza renovada con Dios”

Este curso es una aproximación al Antiguo Testamento. En este se exploran los contextos de redacción y los grandes puntos de referencia de la historia de Israel. Se busca ofrecer a los estudiantes un conocimiento bíblico acorde a su utilidad litúrgica para los compromisos en sus parroquias.  Desde esta perspectiva, se trata más de un …
View course details “Leer la Biblia: Antiguo Testamento – Un Dios fiel, promesa y liberación”

In our changing world, the ways we used to lead in the church are just not working anymore. How many five-year plans were scuttled by the pandemic? How many ‘lone-ranger’ style leaders have burned out? Where are we going and how are we going to get there?                Effective leadership for the church today, and …
View course details “Collaborative Ministry Leadership in a Constantly Changing World”

Our current culture is fraught with conflict and tension. People often describe “walking on eggshells” or the inability to hold a respectful conversation with others. Disputes arise within communities, the workplace, families and far too often within our church congregations. Situations seem insurmountable and people become intractable. The focus of this class is to prepare …
View course details “Conflict Resolution Jesus Style”

This course is centered around enhancing French linguistic and communication skills for pastoral contexts. This includes grammar revision, the sharing of French resources such as church and biblical vocabulary, preparation of prayers, and role playing pastoral care situations. Participants may take this course as part of the Certificate in Bilingual Ministry or as a stand-alone …
View course details “French For Ministry: A Week-Long Intensive Course”

HOWARD THURMAN: Overview and Links to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Retreat Day led by Lerita Coleman Brown January 4 – March 15, 2023   Reflect on the life and work of Howard Thurman, spiritual guide to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There is in every person an inward sea… — Howard Thurman REGISTER …
View course details “HOWARD THURMAN: Overview and Links to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.–A Retreat Day led by Lerita Coleman Brown”

Have you heard or even uttered the phrase, “I didn’t learn how to do that in seminary!?” Have you wondered “What does it even mean to draft practices for financial management oversight in a way that is faithful and theologically sound?” We have been listening to creative colleagues and graduates and thinking hard about how the …
View course details “Faith-Based Nonprofit Workshop Series for Innovative Church Folk”

What? We know that all ministry is transitional; doing ministry during a pandemic underscores that every day. Our times have brought trauma, cultivated resilience, and shown us both the possibilities and the challenges of living in liminal time. In response to the pandemic, we have brought the church and transitional ministry education online. In this offering …
View course details “PART 1, THE ART OF TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY: RECONCILIATION IN GOD’S NEW WORLD”

The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey Anti-Racism Ministry invites you to enroll in 20 hours of virtual Anti-Racism Training streamed to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The training takes a historical approach to help participants understand systemic racism and empower them to confront and organize against racism, inequality, and injustice. Lecture and discussion topics …
View course details “2023 VIRTUAL ANTI-RACISM TRAINING”