Events

7/7/2009
GTS & The Desmond Tutu Center at General Convention

Location:Anaheim Convention Center

GTS is hosting a hospitality Suite at the Hilton in Anaheim (at the Convention Center) on Thursday July 9 from 5:30 to 7:00.

The GTS Dinner will be on Saturday, July 11 beginning at 6:30 with a reception. The dinner is at the Anaheim Marriott.

The shared Seminary booth will be open from Tuesday July 7 through Thursday July 16. GTS faculty, staff, students, and trustees are welcome to be at the booth at any time. There are also two times specifically designated for GTS: Tuesday, July 7 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm and Monday, July 13 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.

In addition to the Seminary booth, we will have booth for the Tutu Center. It will also be open for the duration of the Convention.

9/9/2009
Special Courses this coming Fall and Spring

Location:The General Theological Seminary

Eight timely courses taught by eminent instructors will be offered at GTS starting this fall. Designed to accommodate those with busy schedules and daytime obligations, all but one of these courses meet in the evening. These classes expand the Seminary's offerings for church leaders, whether lay or ordained, whether degree-track or simply seeking graduate-level instruction (credit available if desired).

MICHAELMAS (Fall) 2009:
Children of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The fascinating similarities and profound differences between three great religions. Distinguished Visiting Prof. F. E. Peters, Prof. Emeritus of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, History, and Religion at NYU. 12-week course. 2 or 3 credits.

Dealing with Conflict in the Church. Balancing theory and proven practicality. Scripture; systems thinking and diplomacy; the Barnabas Principle; the Dangerous Spiral; the Conflict Compass; much more. Distinguished Visiting Prof. Charles Robertson, Canon to the Presiding Bishop. 6-week course. 1 credit.

In God We Trust: Theology and the Marketplace. In a global economic downturn, how can religious convictions influence our lives as creatures of the economy? How are self-interest and shared destiny reconciled? GTS Prof. of Systematic Theology W. Mark Richardson. 6-week course. 1 credit.

What Evolution can Teach Christians. Darwin's insights: cause for concern or exhilaration for Christians? W. Mark Richardson; guest lecture by Presiding Bishop. Katharine Jefferts Schori, herself a scientist with a Ph.D. in marine biology. 6-week course. 1 credit.

EASTER (Spring) 2010:
Loving Thy Neighbor: The Church and Human Rights: The Church and the evolution of: civil rights; the rights of indigenous peoples; attitudes toward sexuality; international standards of human rights. The Rev. Dr. David Lowry, Director of the Center for Peace and Reconciliation at the Desmond Tutu Center. 12-week course. 2 or 3 credits.

History's Search for Jesus and Muhammad. Who is the Jesus of history apart from the Jesus of faith, or the historical Muhammad apart from the venerated prophet? Explore, comparing source documents. F. E. Peters. 12-week course. 2 or 3 credits.

The Acts of the Apostles: The Church in Action. The earliest Christians lived in relative concord and grew quickly but later faced challenges when newcomers arrived. Parallels to our own era are striking. Charles Robertson. 6-week course. 1 credit.

When Christians Engage the World. Historical and modern views of how the Church, as minority or as global power, has responded to varied circumstances. David Lowry. 12-week course. 2 credits.