Our Programs ~ Spring Programs
Spring Programs
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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. Learn more about our Lifelong Learning/Continuing Education offerings below. To Enroll in any of these courses.
The Spiritualities of Vestries & Congregational Leaders with the Rev. Dr. David Keller, Saturday, March 1, 2008.
Spiritual Scrapbooking with Sharon Sheridan, Saturday, March 29, 2008.
The Islamic Jesus and His Blessed Mother with Dr. Lucinda Mosher, Saturday April 26, 2008.
Successful Planned Giving in Parishes, with Terry Parsons and Davida Isaacson Friday May 2 to Saturday May 3, 2008.
Interpersonal Skills & Leadership in Spiritual Direction with Dr. Anne Silver, Monday, May 5 to Tuesday May 6, 2008.
Preaching for Deacons with the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Saturday May 17 (Continuing Education for all Deacons).
Experiencing Theater & Theology with the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton & The Rev. Kate Malin, Thursday July 10 to Sunday July 13.
The Bible through the Centuries with the Rev. Dr. Richard Corney, Monday July 14 to Wednesday July 16 (mornings).
Global Artistic Pilgrimage in New York with the Rev. Dr. Clair McPherson, Monday July 14 to Wednesday July 16 (afternoons)
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)
Pitching a Tent in the Public Square of Religions: Scriptural Reasoning and Community Organizing as Civic Practices with the Rev. William Taylor St. Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, London and inter-religious colleagues, Monday July 21 to Wednesday July 23.
Leading Bible Study for Deacons with Dr. Deirdre Good Saturday, Sept. 29. (Continuing Education for all Deacons)
Upcoming opportunities for Short Academic Courses (Summer term) 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. To Enroll in any courses below
Exploring Jesus’ Family Values with Dr. Deirdre Good, Monday May 19 to Tuesday May 20, 2008. (1-2 credits or audit)
The Venerable Bede and Anglican Origins with the Rev. Canon J. Robert Wright, Wednesday May 28 toThursday May 29, 2008. (1-2 credits or audit)
The Jesus Prayer & Eastern Christian Spiritual Practice with Dr. Elisabeth Koenig, Friday May 30 to Saturday May 31, 2008.
Suffering & the Book of Job with the Rev. Dr. Robert Owens, Monday June 2 to Wednesday June 4, 2008. (morning sessions)
The Rise of Evangelicalism with Dr. R. Bruce Mullin, Monday June 2 to Wednesday June 4, 2008 (afternoon sessions)
Soul Banquets: Meals & Mission in Congregations with the Rev. Dr. John Koenig, Friday June 6 to Saturday June 7, 2008.
Upcoming Lectures at General Theological Seminary
To register, please contact murphy@gts.edu or by phone at 888-487-5649 x461.
Thursday Nights at General Lecture SeriesMarch 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2008 7:00-9:00pm
The Rev. Dr. William Danaher – Reconciling Ethics in Everyday Life
Explore the ways reconciliation might happen in the course of everyday life
Quiet Days at the Center for Christian Spirituality
February 23, 2008 ––“Your Faith Has Saved You”:–“Your Faith Has Saved You”:Reflections on the Gospel Healing Stories and our Baptismal Covenant with Mrs. Helen Goodkin
April 5, 2008 – World Christian Spiritualities hosted by the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Linman
To register, please contact ccs@gts.edu or by phone at 888-487-5649 x269.
Share with lay leaders you know who may wish to pursue studies at General.
Open House for Lay Education - Wednesday May 7, 2008, 6:30 pm
Please join us to learn more about our Master of Arts & Certificate of Study Programs for Part-Time or Full-Time study at General Theological Seminary, including new concentrations in Congregational Development and Theological & Historical Studies. Also come to learn about new opportunities for study in Spiritual Direction, Fundraising for Parishes and Urban Ministry!! For more information on lay education, visit our website: www.gts.edu/layeducation.asp
New conference at the Desmond Tutu Center (Postponed to March 2009)
Funding Mission - Postponed- Explore innovative methods for raising funds to support a congregation’s work, including realizing the asset value of church property, use of government programs, and adding professional fundraising approaches such as planned giving to traditional stewardship programs. Both large and small organizations in urban, suburban or rural communities will benefit. To register contact Chris Ballard at 888-487-5649 x306 or e-mail ballard@gts.edu.
