Lifelong Learning

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The Center for Lifelong Learning

Engage in courses, seminars, workshops and other learning experiences that will assist you with the daily challenges of your ministry.

Online Courses

These courses offer high engagement with instructors and peers and are a great option for adult learners who want to continue their education and need flexibility.

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Scholar Programs

Programs to help Christian leaders hone the knowledge, skills, and insights needed to navigate the often complex, rapidly changing cultural contexts of ministry.

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Pastoral Excellence Programs & Courses

Build on best practices for your professional and personal development as a ministry leader.

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Spirituality Programs & Courses

The Spirituality Program offers two certificate programs for clergy and laypersons in Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation.

Spirituality Programs

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs to engage you and broaden your spiritual formation.

Certificate Programs

Continuing Education Programs & Courses

Engage in an array of courses and programs designed to address the daily challenges in ministry and professional settings.

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Wounded Ministers Retreat

Part of Ministering to Ministers designed for ministers and their families who have experienced termination, or for those in conflicts possibly leading to termination.

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Spiritual Formation Certificate

Spiritual Formation allows learners to assist others on their faith journey as you deepen your own relationship with God.

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The Coaching Institute

Are you interested in sharpening your leadership skills or becoming a coach? TCI@CTS is a proven coach education program accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

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Stay Current

Get the latest news and updates on what is happening with the Columbia community – both on campus and off.

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Pursue A Degree

Columbia offers six degree programs that provide students with paths to achieve their goals. Whatever your interest, we have a degree program that can meet them.

Degree Programs

Oct 02

10/02/2023 – 10/04/2023

Leadership in Ministry Boston Fall 2023

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Oct 04

10/04/2023 – 01/03/2024

Mentor Coaching (Online)

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Oct 12

10/12/2023 – 10/15/2023

Psalms: Anatomy of the Soul

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Oct 16

10/16/2023 – 10/19/2023

Wounded Ministers Retreat: A Retreat for Clergy and Spouses

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Want to know about programs and courses?

General questions: 404-687-4577

(Click on the names below to send an email to that individual.)

Israel Galindo
Associate Dean for Lifelong Learning and Director of Online Education
404-687-4558

Helen Blier
Director, Lifelong Learning

Sharon Junn
Associate Director, Spirituality and Lifelong Learning
404-687-4557

Alison Riviere
Certificate Program Coordinator
404-687-4592

Chassidy Goggins
Media and Marketing Coordinator
404-687-4566

Julie Josund
Ministering to Ministers Assistant and reKindle Grant Program Assistant
JosundJ@CTSnet.edu

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Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning

Programs & Courses

Online Courses

Scholar Programs

Pastoral Excellence Programs & Courses

Spirituality Programs & Courses

Certificate Programs

Continuing Education Programs & Courses

Featured Courses

Wounded Ministers Retreat

Spiritual Formation Certificate

The Coaching Institute

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