Four-Week Summer Program Course description Many who work in the church—priests and pastors, religious, teachers of religion, parish workers, as well as committed laypersons – receive an opportunity to rest and breathe a different air in the summer. For those who want to use such time for intellectual and spiritual renewal the Tantur Ecumenical Institute …
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Scholars Program Introduction The Tantur Ecumenical Institute welcomes junior and senior scholars in theology, biblical studies, church history and other disciplines, especially in ecumenical or interreligious fields. The program is not a set of academic courses but the opportunity to pursue research in a residential community of learning (from time to time scholars meet in …
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Living in the Holy Land Description The Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies offers two Living in the Holy Land programs annually: one during Christmas and the other during Holy Week/Easter. The two enrichment programs have been designed for those who are committed to Christian ministries, whether in church structures or in secular employment or …
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Spiritual Well Being for Clergy April 18 – 20, 2012 Begins at 9 a.m. and ends with lunch on the 20th. Rev. Sandy Rothschiller, ELCA Board of Pensions; partnering with Spirit in the Desert to provide this important opportunity for clergy. As spiritual leaders of the church you are called to provide spiritual guidance to …
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Process Preaching February 13-15, 2012 Begins 1:30 Monday – Ends 11 a.m. Wednesday Rev. Jerry Larson, D.Min., Luther Seminary, a parish pastor for 39 years, has developed a system for delivering sermons freely without reading a manuscript or simply speaking off the cuff. You will learn how to convert the written word to oral communication. …
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Missio Dei: The Mission of God in The World Professor: Fr. Jack Gabig, Affiliate Professor of Practical Theology Date: January 06 – 17th, 2012 Where: St. Augustine’s Anglican Seminary: Lima, Peru Missio Dei: The Mission of God in the World Starting with Abraham and continuing through the Prophets, Apostles and the Church the mission of …
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Circle of Courage & Renewal: A Retreat with the Moderator A gathering with United Church of Canada Moderator Mardi Tindal to be nourished and inspired within a warm circle of living faith. Experience her leadership in this retreat of deep listening to God’s call within covenant relationship for the healing of soul, community and creation. …
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Honouring our Dreams: Messages of Healing & Hope Jeremy Taylor states, “all dreams come for the service of health and wholeness.” During this weekend we will explore the richness of the images and symbols contained in dreams. We will learn about symbolism, levels of meaning, and types of dreams that aid in spiritual awareness and …
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Ministry in a “Green Church” Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership October 4-5, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will seek to address the spiritual responsibility of stewardship of resources within God’s creation and the call to Justice in response to protecting the creation. Congregations can use …
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Systems Theory Sponsored by the Institute for Pastoral Leadership October 1-3, 2012 Princeton Theological Seminary’s School of Christian Vocation and Mission Overview This course will be an experiential offering to address the reality that systems theory plays a significant role in church leadership. For leaders to be effective, it is wise for leaders to have …
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