Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds. Romans 12:2 NRSV.
We are in constant motion toward the transformations we seek, from liturgical rituals to exercise routines, aspiring toward a vision of a new body or a new heart. Drew Theological School Center for Continuing Education invites you to enter into the possibility of transformation by the renewing of your minds. Whether you're seeking CEUs or searching to mine the intellectual depths of your faith, Drew provides a rich, nurturing context in which to broaden your thinking. It is a place to engage the challenge of integrating new perspectives with time-tested faith, or to explore belief from the perspective of a skeptic. Whether you are a clergy person, a lay leader, or a spiritual seeker, come to Drew to learn and grow, and to continue engaging the transformation of your mind.
Questions about Continuing Theological Education should be directed to the Coordinator of Continuing Education, Nancy VanderVeen at nvanderveen@drew.edu or via phone at 973-408-3084.
Programs
Seminary Saturdays: The Seminary Saturdays program at Drew offers churches and individuals the opportunity to gain perspectives beyond the local church. Each Saturday morning session will offer one workshop on a spiritual topic and one on a theological topic.
Classes without Quizzes: Classes without Quizzes offers seminarians and new church leaders the opportunity to explore vital topics that are not often addressed in seminary curricula. Workshops will take place on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and refreshments will be provided.
Fall 2010 Webinar Series: "Youth Ministry and Gen M: Reaching Out to a New Generation of Christian People" - Be part of this exciting 4-part series which will explore youth ministry with the millenium generation, covering topics that include "A New Generation, A New Way of Being Church?", "Face-to-Face vs. Facebook: Communication with Gen M," "Seeing God: Worship Built for Gen M," and "Shepherding Gen M: Cultivating Adult Leadership for this Generation." Register for any or all sessions and join us from anywhere!
Community Fellows: Community Fellows is non-credit educational venture brings people from every walk of life into Drew classrooms to learn, explore, study, and ponder great questions from a religious and theological perspective. Community Fellows participate in classes, study theological texts, and fully engage with students, other fellows, and Drew faculty.
Speakers’ Bureau: The Speakers’ Bureaus is comprised of many outstanding faculty members who provide lectures and guest presentations on a broad range of topics to churches, organizations, and businesses.
Lecture Series: Each year the Drew Theological School invites major scholars to campus to participate in its various lecture series, in areas such as spirituality, sociology of religion, and women’s issues in society, theology, and religious communities.
Week-long Courses: Two week-long intensive courses are offered: Engage Conflict Well: The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation through the Justpeace Center for Mediation and Conflict, and Leadership Skills for Community Organization through the Industrial Areas Foundation. These courses can be taken either for three academic credits or three CUEs.
Summer Music Institute: This three-day summer institute is held each July and is designed for musicians, pastors, and laity. Summer Music Institute 2010, Hands to Heaven: Playing, Praying, Preaching for a New Generation, will offer church musicians and worship leaders the opportunity to develop new skills to feed the spiritual appetites of a new generation.
Taking Heart Once More: A Circle of Trust Retreat Grounded in the Philosophy of Parker J. Palmer at the Kirkridge Retreat Center, Bangor PA: July 27-29, 2010 - Not only teachers, but all of us engaged in the helping and serving professions know the challenge of sustaining ourselves and our commitment to deeply held values and beliefs. The more passionate we are about our work, the more vital it is that we take time to renew our own spirits—to reconnect with the wellsprings of our service to others. Join us for a different kind of professional development – one that focuses on each person’s own identity and integrity. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.kirkridge.org/content/view/289/166/. 2 CEUs, at a cost of $70, are available for attending the 3-day retreat; contact Nancy VanderVeen, Coordinator of Continuing Education at 973-408-3084 or nvanderveen@drew.edu
