Classes without Quizzes
Classes without Quizzes offers seminarians, clergy, and laity the opportunity to explore vital topics that provide relevant and practical information to assist them in their ministries. Workshops will take place on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and refreshments will be provided.
Cost: $15 per workshop, $40 per semester, or $75 for all six seminars. Drew seminarians may attend at not cost, but prior registration is required.
Continuing Education Units: One CEU is available for the completion of all three Fridays (additional cost of $35); two CEUs are available for completing all six (additional cost of $70).
Schedule of Presentations for Fall 2011 – Spring 2012:
September 30, 2011
“Bullying: Ministerial Perspectives and Congregational Action”
- Rev. Tanya Linn Bennett, Ph.D., Director of the Chapel and Religious Life, and University Chaplain, Drew University
Description of September 30, 2011 Seminar
October 28, 2011
“Cognitive Psychology in a Church Context”
- Rev. Dr. Charles McNeil, Retired UM Clergy, Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Description of October 28, 2011 Seminar
November 18, 2011
“Worship for a Digital Culture”
- Rev. Dr. James Fenimore, Pastor, Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost, Pastor, Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Saratoga Springs, NY
Description of November 18, 2011 Seminar
February 24, 2012
“Ministering in Multicultural Environments”
- Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar, Bishop of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Description of February 24, 2012 Seminar
March 23, 2012
“Art and Altar”
- Rev. Tanya Linn Bennett, Ph. D., Director of the Chapel and Religious Life, and University Chaplain, Drew University
Description of March 23, 2012 Seminar
April 20, 2012
“The Landscape of Loss: Helping Others Confront Loss and Begin Healing”
- The Rev. Dr. Virginia Samuel, Associate Dean of Contextual Learning, Drew Theological School
Description of April 20, 2012 Seminar
If you have a bright idea or are interested in leading a workshop yourself, please contact Nancy VanderVeen at nvanderveen@drew.edu or via phone at 973-408-3084.