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. The seminars run from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon with a continental breakfast from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $30 per seminar, $75 for any three workshops, or $150 for all six. Drew seminarians may attend at no cost, but prior registration is required.
Continuing Education Units: One CEU is available for the completion of any three Saturdays (additional cost of $35). Two CEUs are available for completion of all six Saturdays (additional cost $70).
Location: Classes will be held in Seminary Hall, Rooms 101 & 109
Schedule of Presentations for Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 :
(choose one per date)
| October 6, 2012 |
Theological: “The Ones Returning: Ruth, Naomi, and Immigration Anxiety in Ancient Israel” Dr. Danna Nolan Fewell, Professor of Hebrew Bible Spirituality: “Spirituality of Waiting” Cynthia Bailey Manns, Certified Spiritual Director and Coordinator of Spiritual Formation CertificationProgram Descriptions of October 6, 2012 Seminars |
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| November 17, 2012 AND January 12, 2013 |
NOTE: NEW DATES DUE TO HURRICANE SANDY! November 17, 2012: Theological: “Religion, Violence, and Peace-Making” Rev. Dr. Wesley Ariarajah, Professor of Ecumenical TheologyJANUARY 12, 2013: Spirituality: “Speaking about Faith: How to Create and Deliver Inspiring Spiritual Presentations” Diane Carr, Adjunct Instructor of Pastoral Theology Description of January 12, 2013 Seminars |
| December 1, 2012 |
Theological: “Prison’s Collateral-Impact: Ministering to the Children and Family of the Incarcerated” Dr. Elias Ortega-Aponte, Assistant Professor of Afro-Latina/o Religions and Cultural Studies Spirituality: “Christian Sacred Space” Rev. Dr. Jun Yoshimatsu, United Methodist clergy, Scholar in Art & Religious Studies Descriptions of December 1, 2012 Seminars |
| February 2, 2013 |
Theological: “Many Paths toward One God?: Christian Theology and Religious Pluralism” Dr. Hyo-Dong Lee, Assistant Professor of Theological Philosophy Spirituality: “Spirit and Cosmopolis” Rev. Dr. Sharon Betcher, Professor of Theology, Affiliate, Fellow in Teaching and Research, Vancouver School of Theology Descriptions of February 2, 2013 Seminars |
| March 2, 2013 |
Theological: “Contrary Ancestress from Antiquity? More Than One!” Dr. Althea Spencer-Miller, Assistant Professor of New Testament Spirituality: “Eco-Spirituality” Dr. Laurel Kearns, Associate Professor of the Sociology of Religion and Environmental Studies Descriptions of March 2, 2013 Seminars |
| April 6, 2013 |
Theological: “The Ethics of Confidentiality in Ministry in an Age of Stalkers, Bloggers, and Hackers” Rev. Dr. Traci West, Professor of Ethics and African American Studies Spirituality: “Children & Spirituality” Sherri Shumate, Adjunct Professor of Christian Education Description of April 6, 2013 Seminars |