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Lifelong Learning For more information about the courses listed below and to download a registration form or register online, go to www.ctsnet.edu/lifelong/calendar/index.asp. For additional information contact
January 25–28
Certificate in Spiritual Formation—Immersion Experience: An Invitation to a Deeper Spiritual Life. Explore the origins of the Christian spiritual tradition including Old Testament, New Testament, monastic, and Reformed Spirituality. There will be the opportunity for personal reflection through guided meditative journaling, exploring one’s own unique journey with the living God. Community and practical application of acquired knowledge are also part of this experience. This weekend course is the starting place for the Certificate in Spiritual Formation. Occasional students are welcome. Leader: John Kloepfer. Program fee: $300 January 30–February 1
January Seminars—Mainline Emergent/s: Conversations in Theology, Practice and Hope. This event will provide opportunities for stimulating conversation and dreaming about the nexus of emerging church life and the mainline Protestant church in February 13 & 15
Prepare/Enrich Program. This event is designed to teach how to use the Prepare/ Enrich program with pre-marital and married couples. Topics covered in the Prepare/Enrich program include communication, conflict resolution, family-of-origin, finances, sexuality, spiritual beliefs, and more. Six feedback exercises have been created to assist clergy in working with couples on improving their relationship. Facilitated by February 15–18
Certificate in Spiritual Formation—Reformed Spirituality: Grace and Growth, Contemplation and Compassion. (Co-sponsored with and held at February 16–17
Journey for a Holy People...On the Way (Winter Weekend Seminar). See Old Testament study article on page 14. Leader: February 27–March 2
Learning Together in Ministry: First/Early Call event for CTS Class of 2005. This event is designed chaplains, pastors, associate pastors, campus ministers, and validated ministry workers engaged in first/early call ministry. Leadership will include March 1–4
Film Festival: Jesus on the Big Screen. With Presbyterian pastor and experienced film buff Fritz Bogar—as well as a New Testament scholar, an Old Testament scholar, and a theologian—look at how movies of the 20th and 21st century have depicted Jesus and the Gospel. Consider in particular the questions: “Who is this Jesus?” and “What implications for a life of faith do we see and hear?” View and explore excerpts from “reverential spectacles” (e.g., King of Kings, The Passion), musicals (e.g., Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar), and alternative visions (e.g., The Last Temptation of Christ, Jesus of Montreal). Film showings, lectures and discussion groups on Thursday evening March 1, Friday evening March 2, and all day Saturday March 3. Program fee: $90 includes refreshments and one lunch. March 9–10
Soul Tending: Finding Spirituality in Your Ministry (Youth Ministry Leadership Initiative). Designed to encourage youth leaders to nurture their own spirituality, as they incorporate spiritual practices into their ministry with youth. Offered in conjunction with the Youth Ministry Certificate, but all students are welcome. Leader: Anne H.K. Apple, Parish Associate at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, March 11–16
Psalms: The Gospel in a Nutshell (Certificate in Spiritual Formation). See Old Testament study article on page 14. Leader: April 22–27
An Invitation to a Deeper Spiritual Life (Certificate in Spiritual Formation —Immersion Experience). Come for this feast for the soul. Explore the origins of the Christian spiritual tradition. Study the formative elements of Old Testament spirituality, New Testament spirituality, monastic spirituality, and Reformed spirituality. There will be opportunity for personal reflection through guided meditative journaling, exploring your own unique journey with the living God. Community and practical application of acquired knowledge are also part of this experience. This course is the starting point for the Certificate in Spiritual Formation. Occasional students are welcome. Leaders: CTS Faculty. Program fee: $400. April 30–May 4
Guthrie Scholars—CTS Alumni/ae Class of 1992. The Guthrie Scholars Program is a learning opportunity offered twice a year. The seminary covers all costs except travel. The fall event (date TBA) has open enrollment. May 4–5
Because the Bible Tells Me So: Putting the Bible Back in Bible Study (Youth Ministry Leadership Initiative). A weekend of exploring how to use Scripture faithfully and creatively in youth ministry. The Old and New Testaments were written centuries ago, and speak in, through and against our culture today. Leaders: May 6–11
Contemplative Retreat for Men. At Mepkin Abbey in May 29–June 2
Thompson Scholars: Evangelism In Ministry
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