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SPRING 2023 PREVIEW
Check out these upcoming opportunities! |
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 | The 2023 Dawe Lecture will be Wednesday, March 15th. Dr. Leela Prasad, Professor at Duke University and Vice President of the American Academy of Religion, will present on "That Religion Which Underlies All Religions."
This event is free and open to the public. The lecture will are presented on the Richmond campus and livestreamed as well.
Dr. Prasad will discuss Gandhi and the practice of generous orientation.
Sammati, the practice of generous orientation, underlies Mahatma Gandhi's moral ecology and ethic of pluralism. In Sanskrit, sammati variously means “goodwill,” “wisdom,” “good sense,” or “truth perceiving.” In this lecture, Dr. Prasad will show how contemporary moments suffused with sanmati help us understand what Gandhi meant by “a religion which underlies all religions.” This understanding has immense potential; it yields a politics founded on collective-mindedness–one that appreciates and accepts religious difference/s.
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 | Online CE Certification Course: Worship and Sacraments
February 6-March 21,2023
Led by: Dr. Rebecca Davis, Associate Professor of Christian Education
The purpose of this course is to provide a Reformed theological foundation of worship and the sacraments that informs the education for, and the practice of, each in the congregational setting. Courses are designed to meet the requirements for the Christian Educator Certification in the Presbyterian Church (USA). This is an online course, with both synchronous and asynchronous assignments. Asynchronous work begins February 6. Assignments and course documents will be posted on Blackboard. Each registered participant will receive login credentials to Blackboard, the seminary's learning management system. This course also includes four (4) synchronous class meetings, hosted via Zoom, on Tuesdays, February 14, February 21, February 28, and March 7, 2023, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET |
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NEW Workshop:
The Bible and Film
March 6 - 8, 2023
Led by: Dr. Samuel Adams, Professor of Old Testament
This workshop will explore the different ways in which Christianity, the Bible, and film can be placed into mutually enriching conversation. |
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How can biblical texts provide new lenses for our viewing of films? In what ways can films enrich our understanding and interpretation of Scripture? Participants will engage a variety of topics and films in the process, including actual depictions of biblical stories, Christ figures in film, monsters, the Bible and American identity in film, religious satire, and themes related to the book of Job. Individuals will suggest numerous points of contact between the films being studied, Scripture, and the ministry contexts in which they may serve. |
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UPCOMING Workshop: Multiple Ways of Teaching and Learning
Friday, March 24, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Led by: Dr. Lakisha Lockhart,
Assistant Professor of Christian Ed |
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In this interactive workshop, participants will be introduced to and begin to utilize various teaching and learning styles to aid in teaching and learning across differences. The workshop will specifically utilize Multiple Intelligence Theory and Kolb Theory. Participants will engage in various practices and exercises to become familiar with teaching strategies and tools targeted for each learning style and intelligence, and restructure a lesson plan using those strategies and tools. Participants can also expect to to engage in some movement and practice of play at one’s own pace. |
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The Past, Present, and Future of Giving and Generosity
Online Workshop
3-part series
Dates: Tuesdays, January 17 - 31, 2023, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Do you need to know how to communicate effectively about giving and generosity? |
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There are five generations worshiping in our churches right now. Three were born before the internet existed and two are digital natives. They all think about, spend, and give money in incredibly different ways. This three-part workshop is designed to help churches plan for the future by better understanding how and why each of these generations give. Learn how to communicate about giving and generosity more effectively and spur creative thinking around available giving tools. |
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Black Women's Mental Health as Resistance, Spring 2023
Thursdays, April 20 – May 25, 2023, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. ET
Led by: Dr. Jessica Young Brown,
Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Organizational Health Consultant |
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ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES
Class sizes are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
To Register or Learn More, Click Here.
Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways online course)
Led by: Dr. Rubén Arjona, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care
Dates: February 23 – March 30, 2023
The Christian Life (Pathways online course)
Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito, Associate Professor of Christian Education
Dates: February 28 – April 4, 2023
Mission and Evangelism (Pathways online course)
Led by: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville.
Dates: April 18 – May 23, 2023
Preaching (Pathways online course)
Led by: Dr. Richard Voelz, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship
Dates: April 27 – June 1, 2023 |
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New Testament Bible Survey online course
Self-Paced Online Course
Led by: Dr. John Carroll, Professor of New Testament
All sessions are pre-recorded; thus, no live class meetings.
To Register, Click Here. |
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The Leadership Institute is committed to equipping and inspiring church and ministry leaders. Our desire is to foster the continuing, ongoing process of leadership and professional development for pastors, educators, and lay leaders alike. We invite you to explore how we may partner together to strengthen our witness and service to the church in the world.
For more information about these and other programs of the Leadership Institute, please visit our website. |
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