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Spring & Summer 2008 Continuing Education
Upcoming opportunities for Lifelong Learning Courses (Spring & Summer terms) For questions about registering, please contact James Murphy at murphy@gts.edu or by phone at 888-487-5649 x461. Housing will be available at the Desmond Tutu Center.
The Spiritualities of Vestries & Congregational Leaders with the Rev. Dr. David Keller, Saturday, March 1, 2008. Perfect for new or experienced vestry or parish leaders as well as for clergy. Through class presentation by the instructor, discussion, and small group discernment this seminar will explore the Biblical and theological foundations that integrate prayer and work. We will focus on a three-fold pattern in the life of Jesus that included listening, discernment, and compassionate response. Students will examine Jesus’ understanding of power as well as wisdom about leadership and administration present in the life, challenges, and conflicts of the early Christian faith communities. Emphasis will be placed on practical ways in which parish vestry members can be attentive to God’s voice in the Gospel, itself, in themselves, in their colleagues, in the parish, and in the world. To Enroll The Rev. Dr. David Keller, is an adjunct professor at GTS. He is co-founder, with Fr. Thomas Keating, and Coordinator of the Contemplative Ministry Project. He is also the author of "Oasis of Wisdom: The Worlds of the Desert Fathers and Mothers," published by the Liturgical Press. From 1994-2002 he was Steward of the Episcopal House of Prayer at St. John's Benedictine Abbey in Collegeville, MN. To Enroll Cost: $99 (Includes lunch)
Spiritual Scrapbooking with Sharon Sheridan, Saturday, March 29, 2008. Learn how to create scrapbooks which demonstrate an individual, family or a parish’s spiritual journey. Many people begin scrapbooking as a way to record family history. With spiritual scrapbooking, you use the popular craft of making scrapbooks as a spiritual tool to record and explore your faith. You combine illustrations – your photographs – with words – your own or those from other sources such as the Bible, hymns or inspirational writers – to tell your unique faith story. Most of the workshop would be hands-on, participants will be guided in using these materials to create their scrapbooks; additional tools will be demonstrated , such as those used for cropping photos, and participants would be free to use these tools during the workshop. The instructor will also provide a handout highlighting various types of spiritual scrapbooks.To Enroll Sharon Sheridan is author of Pages of Faith: The Art of Spiritual Scrapbooking and an award-winning journalist who copy edits and regularly writes for Episcopal Life. Her articles also have appeared in The Star-Ledger, New Jersey Business magazine, The VOICE and The Pennsylvania Episcopalian. She is the author of Hear the Cry! Standing in Solidarity with the Suffering Church, the recipient of several Polly Bond awards and an avid scrapbooker. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, son and an assortment of household pets. To Enroll Cost: $159 (Includes lunch, scrapbook and other materials)
The Islamic Jesus and His Blessed Mother with Dr. Lucinda Mosher, Saturday April 26, 2008. Discover the surprising importance of Jesus and Mary to the Muslim faith. What does the Qur’an have to say about Mary and her son Jesus? What have Muslims taught about them over the centuries? What roles do they play in Muslim piety? This workshop will introduce Christians to "Issa and Maryam: Jesus and His Blessed Mother," as Muslims know them. Co-Sponsored by Interweave of New Jersey To Enroll Lucinda Mosher is a consultant, educator and author who specializes in inter-religious relations. She is the author of the Faith in the Neighborhood book series, which addresses America’s religious diversity. To Enroll UPDATED Cost: $ 99 (includes lunch)
Successful Planned Giving in Parishes, Friday May 2 to Saturday May 3, 2008 with Ms. Terry Parsons and Ms. Davida Isaacson. Learn how to start or improve a Planned Giving program for your parish, regardless of size or composition. To Enroll Terry Parsons was appointed to the Episcopal Church staff as Stewardship Officer in 1996. Her work includes providing training for dioceses and congregations and developing resources for their use. She is also the staff person charged with responsibility for providing national support for dioceses conducting an Alleluia Fund annual offering. She has also been a magazine editor, marketing consultant to small businesses, and director of development for a not-for-profit agency. Davida Isaacson is a Principal and Senior Consultant with Myerberg Shain & Associates. Formerly she served as Executive Director of the Jewish Community Foundation of MetroWest, where she raised $12 million in major and planned gifts in 18 months. She is perhaps best known as the former Director of Planned and Major Gifts for WNET/New York where she later served as Director of Endowment and Planned Gifts. She is a nationally recognized lecturer on major gift and planned gift topics and is an adjunct professor at the George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising at New York University. Ms. Isaacson has served as officer, including President, of the Planned Giving Group of Greater New York and on the Board of the National Committee for Planned Giving. To Enroll Cost: $ 385 (including overnight stay and 3 meals) or $275 (2 meals without overnight stay)
Interpersonal Skills & Leadership in Spiritual Direction with Dr. Anne Silver, Monday, May 5 to Tuesday May 6, 2008. Learn and reflect on practices to enhance your work as a spiritual director. This course is designed to enhance skills in working with groups and inidividuals in spiritual direction. Topics include reflective and interpretive relationships; making referrals; and support and supervision. Course content will be geared to interests and needs of the class. Participants are invited to present examples of challenging situations for discussion. Co-Sponsored by the Center for Christian Spirituality To Enroll Dr. Silver is an adjunct professor for the Center for Christian Spirituality at GTS. A sought after Spiritual Director, counselor and retreat leader, she is the author of several books including Trustworthy Connections:Interpersonal Issues in Spiritual Direction and Where You Go, I shall: Gleaning from the Stories of Biblical Widows.To Enroll Cost: $275 (Includes lunches)
Preaching for Deacons with the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Saturday May 17 (Continuing Education for all Deacons). To Enroll Engage and examine methods for more effective preaching, focusing on the unique needs of Deacons.To Enroll Cost $150 (Includes lunch)
The Bible through the Centuries with the Rev. Dr. Richard Corney, Monday July 14 to Wednesday July 16 (mornings). To Enroll Examine the ways that scriptures of the Old and New Testaments have been read, from biblical days up to our own time in the Christian West. To Enroll Cost: $249
Global Artistic Pilgrimage in New York with the Rev. Dr. Clair McPherson, Monday July 14 to Wednesday July 16 (afternoons).To Enroll Join a well known expert on a tour of theological discovery and visual spirituality of religious art treasures in museums throughout Manhattan, such as the Cloisters, the Frick, the Metropolitan Museums and others. To Enroll Cost: $249
From Mercy to Advocacy: Nurturing Leaders to address the root of social challenges with Deacon Rex McKee, Saturday July 19. (Continuing Education for all Deacons) To Enroll Develop skills for building networks of advocacy and accountability in your local communities. To Enroll Cost: $150 (Includes lunch)
Leading Bible Study for Deacons with Dr. Deirdre Good Saturday, Sept. 29. (Continuing Education for all Deacons) To Enroll Learn new methods for leading congregational Bible Study. To Enroll Cost: $150 (Includes lunch)
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Application Procedures for Continuing Education Courses at General, Summer 2008
View and print out Summer Programs application (page 2 of the Summer Program pdf)
Submit your application with payment to James Murphy as shown below. Registration is incomplete without payment in full: We accept MasterCard and Visa and checks or money orders. Checks should be payable to "The General Theological Seminary."
Deadlines for Application: Three weeks prior to class. Some late applications may be considered if space permits.
Fee: The fee for each course is given in the application. (To be updated shortly)
Meals: Lunch is available for $13 per day. Payment for lunches must be made at the time of application.
Housing: Please call James Murphy at 212 243-5150 x461 or outside New York City, toll-free: 888 487-5649 x461.
Continuing Education Credit: CEUs available for every course. Academic credit is not available for continuing education/Lifelong Learning courses.
Cancellations and Refunds: On the above-cited registration deadline, a minimum number of participants must be registered or the course will be cancelled. In that case, fees will be returned in full or, if the applicant wishes, applied to another course. Refunds are not available to participants who cancel.
Questions about Application procedures, deadlines, or the substance of a program:
James Murphy, Call toll-Free: 1-888-487-5649 ext. 461 or locally: 1-212-243-5150 ext. 461
or e-mail: murphy@gts.edu
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