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Areas of Study Souls Young and Old, at Play and in Story Godly Play, Youth Formation, and Lifelong Christian Development Summer Conference This unique conference brings together scholars and religious leaders – lay and ordained – to learn from one another about how experience, reflection, and story shape Christian life and formation throughout our lives. The conference offers a unique opportunity to:
Each day, participants will gather for worship, hear a plenary talk from and participate in discussion with a significant Christian scholar or leader, share lunch together, and take afternoon classes focused on specific training and enrichment for ministry. The week culminates with a lunch banquet and closing worship. Participants are encouraged to register for the entire conference, to get the fullest benefit of this rich interactive educational experience and to form new collaborative friendships. However, it is also possible to attend half of the conference, for those only wishing to attend the morning plenary sessions or seeking specific training in the afternoon classes. This Conference launches our second annual joint summer session for continuing education at Church Divinity School of the Pacific and the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. The Conference is co-sponsored by The Godly Play Foundation, Godly Play Resources, Living the Good News, Episcopal Ministries with Young People, and various communities and individuals of the Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Morning Plenary Sessions Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 Afternoon and Evening Classes Participants may choose either one 4-day class or two of the 2-day classes (all classes meet 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.). There is one 2-evening class open to all. Four-Day Classes Monday-Thursday, July 14-17, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Godly Play Teachers Accreditation Training* Vital Youth Ministry: Building and Sustaining Ministries that are Relevant and Transformative Creating a Comprehensive Christian Formation Program Two-Day Classes Monday-Tuesday, July 14-15, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Children's Spirituality Adapting Object Lessons to Fit a Cultural Context: The German Example Godly Play with Older Children Monday-Tuesday, July 14-15, 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. Godly Play for Spanish-Speaking Communities Wednesday-Thursday, July 16-17, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Hearing and Exploring Narratives Godly Play for Children with Special Needs: Experiences and Exercises Narrative in the Context of Pilgrimage For more detailed information on the Godly Play conference and/or registration, please contact the CALL office: 510-204-0705, call@cdsp.edu. Registration fees: Godly Play, Youth Formation, and Lifelong Christian Development Summer Conference
Housing at CDSP is available at a reduced weekly rate. Contact cfurlong@cdsp.edu. Be sure to mention that you are attending the Godly Play conference. July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (at PLTS) Can faith-based community organizing have a positive impact on the life of entire congregations? Clergy and lay leaders in congregations will guide participants through the many ways this widely used model of community organizing can transform congregations by developing leaders, increasing personal relationships, uniting people in common purpose, and empowering congregations and communities while putting faith into concrete action. Required texts, to be read in advance: Renewing Congregations, by Interfaith Funders (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress, 2003) and Doing Justice, by Dennis Jacobson (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress, 2001) SCOTT DENMAN Registrants for this course must provide CDSP with the name of the church the team represents and the city in which the church is located. Teams should include at least one (preferably two) lay leaders and a clergy member. Tuition: $220 each member for teams of three; $260 for teams of two, registration deadline: June 15, 2008. Some financial assistance may be available. Contact the CALL Office, 510-204-0705; call@cdsp.edu. July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (at CDSP) Luther developed and practiced a distinctive spirituality intended to form in people a life rich in Christian freedom. In this course, participants will explore various dimensions of Luther's spirituality including the theology of the cross, sin, the devil, the wrath of God, prayer, vocation, and death. Reading primary texts and selected secondary sources, the class will seek to understand Luther's teachings within their historical context and to evaluate their significance for contemporary seekers. We will use a reader compiled by the instructor, which will be available to participants June 15th. JANE STROHL, Associate Professor of Reformation History and Theology, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley CA July 21-25, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. (at CDSP) This is a course for visual artists. In today's diverse and complicated world, faith and worship find power to communicate through the shared vernacular of the visual. The arts are tools of faith. The practices of the arts foster a more personal relationship with the Divine and with others. Over the week, participants will engage in the discipline of the creative process while exploring selected scriptural themes applied in daily life, faith and doubt. Participants will work in a collaborative environment and can take advantage of individual tutorials available outside the scheduled class time. In addition, participants are encouraged to bring samples of their work in slide or electronic form for presentation and discussion. MEL AHLBORN, Fellow of the Center for Arts, Religion and Education (CARE) at the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley CA and July 21-25, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. at (PLTS) The tension between creationism and evolution continues to rage as part of the "culture wars" in the US, but more so in the context of suitable scientific education in school systems. This course will engage in an exploration of the Biblical texts in Genesis dealing with foundational concepts of creation, sin, redemption, human power, boundaries between the divine and human, as well as new creation. The role played by Genesis in the controversy over Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution will be addressed in light of science, creationism, intelligent design, atheism, and theistic evolution. STEED V. DAVIDSON, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley CA July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (at PLTS) What does it mean to be responsible people of faith, both individually and corporately, in relation to the environment? In this course we will engage as people of faith in ethical reflection on some of the most pressing environmental issues of our day: global warming, personal consumption, air and water pollution, endangered species, stewardship of limited resources, disposal of nuclear waste, and so on. We will explore the biblical and theological foundations that inform our reflection on these issues. The course will be divided each day into three parts: a presentation by the instructor; a focused discussion of a key document or text; and a case study on a specific issue. Special attention will be given to doing environmental ethics in our local community of faith. Required text and advance reading: Sections from Christian Environmental Ethics: A Case Method Approach, by James B. Martin-Schramm and Robert L. Stivers; Earth Habitat: Eco-Injustice and the Church's Response, edited by Dieter Hessel and Larry Rasmussen. MARK BROCKER, Lead Pastor, St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Beaverton OR; Lecturer in Theology and Ethics, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (Berkeley, CA) and the Northwest House of Theological Studies (Salem, OR); member of the Environmental Ministries Committee of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (at CDSP) Congregations and communities are complex systems—and this is good, if we know how to move in that complexity. In this “down and dirty” approach, participants will bring their own real-life leadership experiences as the primary “texts” for class discussion and small group work. Using these situations, we will explore authority, creativity, and difference in complex systems; interpersonal networks, relationships, factions and conflicts and how they can contribute to greater community aims; and effective communication strategies in congregation and wider community. Over the week, participants will create a community of mutual learning, support, and challenge. Required text and advance reading: Sections from Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald Heifetz; Changing Minds by Howard Gardner. DAVID GORTNER, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of CALL, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, CA, and July 28-August 1, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. (at PLTS) Christian preachers often find themselves called to speak on political issues, but little help is available for the one who would do it responsibly. Recent clashes between government offices and religious communities highlight the challenges of talking politics from the pulpit. How have Christians handled this in the past? What theological, pastoral, and legal issues need to be considered? How do we need to consider language, form, content, and delivery when preaching this kind of preaching? Over the week, participants will address these questions through discussion, preaching their own sermons, and giving and receiving feedback about political sermons. MICAH JACKSON, Assisting Priest, St. Mark's in Berkeley, CA; Lecturer in Homiletics, Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, TX; Doctoral candidate in homiletics, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley CA July 28-August 1, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. (at CDSP) A conflict-avoidant church is at risk—and many congregations are not prepared to face conflict. But since conflict is a normal and important part of our life in Christ, can people learn to disagree without being disagreeable? To be resilient with conflict we must understand how Christ's presence can be discovered in the midst of our difficulties. Drawing on biblical models that empower leaders to make relationships high priority—most centrally, the reconciliation we have in Christ—this class helps participants grasp and practice "good faith" shalom-making. The course demonstrates practical approaches to conflict, covenants for use with leaders, ways to deal with difficult members, and a new understanding of Matthew 18. JOHN BECK, Pastor, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, Portland OR; lecturer in pastoral care at the Northwest House of Theological Studies in Salem OR August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (at PLTS) This course will explore a variety of ways in which Lutherans and Anglicans have read, interpreted, and used the scriptures. We will begin with some Reformation thinkers, consider some later developments and look at how the scriptures function among us in one of our modern disputes over ethics. We will also look toward the future of each tradition and how the two may overlap and enrich each other. L. WILLIAM COUNTRYMAN, Sherman E. Johnson Professor Emeritus in Biblical Studies, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley CA and August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (at CDSP) The human animal is characterized by two great fears that other animals are protected from: the fear of life and the fear of death.” (Ernest Becker) The aim of this course is to enhance our understanding of the process of dying and grieving and to increase our ability to care for those who are dying and grieving. In order to achieve that aim, this course will focus on all the losses of life, the uniquely human fear of death, the meaning of death and process of dying, grief and grieving, and lament in response to irrational suffering. Required text and advance reading: Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst, How We Die by Sherwin B. Nuland, and All Our Losses, All Our Griefs, by Kenneth Mitchell and Herbert Anderson. Incidental essays will be added as appropriate. HERBERT ANDERSON, Research Professor in Practical Theology, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley CA August 4-8, 1:30-5:00 p.m. (at CDSP) Both American Lutherans and Episcopalians have received new rites for healing and funerals in the past two years (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Enriching Our Worship III, and Changes). In this week together we will look at these new rites and accompanying theologies specifically through healing rites for and with individuals, corporate healing of communities (reconciliation), ritual care of the dying, and the new funeral rites, especially with regard to issues of familiarity with the rites, memorial rites, preaching versus eulogizing, cremation, columbaria and memorial gardens. Each day will include a joint lecture and discussion time as well as denominationally specific practica (Lutheran and Episcopalian), closing with joint Evening Prayer or Eucharist in the CDSP chapel. LIZETTE-LARSON MILLER, Nancy and Michael Kaehr Professor of Liturgical Leadership and Dean of the Chapel, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley CA and August 4-8, 1:30-5:00 p.m. (at PLTS) A new world of communication has emerged from the literate form of communication that dominated the world for centuries. Preaching in the literate world was primarily a communication of IDEAS. Preaching, that is, was an enterprise in thinking in idea. This course will explore two forms of preaching that respond to the challenge of this post-literate, postmodern age. Preaching, that is, can also be conceived of as thinking in story and as thinking in picture. In this course there will be three days that consist primarily of lecture and discussion about thinking in story, thinking in picture and the Gospel of Mark. During the final two days, class members will preach sermons in these new paradigms. Required advanced reading: Sections from Envisioning The Word: The Use of Visual Images in Preaching, Richard A. Jensen; Preaching Mark's Gospel: A Narrative Approach, Richard A. Jensen RICHARD A. JENSEN, Carlson Professor of Homiletics, Emeritus, Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago IL June 2 – July 27 (no class week of July 4th) This course presents an exploration of the rich and varied literature that was produced between the Old and New Testaments, and the light this literature sheds on Judaism and early Christianity. Much of the New Testament itself can only be properly understood through familiarity with this literature. We will read excerpts from these texts, as well as secondary material describing the history, practices and beliefs of this crucial period (200 BCE to 70 CE). We'll see how the biblical canon was formed, and why some books were included and some left out. We will also read and discuss the Apocrypha (what is it, and why is it important?); the Dead Sea Scrolls (myths and reality); and the genre "rewritten bible" (texts that expand on and fill in the blanks of the canonical text). If you’ve ever wondered what the name of Noah's wife was, or what Moses really did on Mt. Sinai, you'll find out! BOB KRAMISH, Ph.D. student in biblical studies at the Graduate Theological Union June 16 – August 10 (no class week of July 4th) Covers the beginning of the Continental Reformation through the 17th century. Particular attention will be given to the development of Anglicanism, including the formation of the Book of Common Prayer, the theology of Richard Hooker, and the striving for a "Via Media." THOMAS FERGUSON, Ph.D. in church history, Graduate Theological Union; Associate Deputy for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations for the Episcopal Church July 7 – August 24 No matter how well-crafted nor how beautiful, poetry can never completely nor accurately describe what is holy or what is sacred. Poetry can only gesture towards something greater than our understanding and experience. Given human artistic limitations, how does one evaluate a poem's adequacy or success in describing the indescribable? In this course, we will not attempt to define what is or is not holy or spiritual, but will consider how poetry effectively expresses our understanding of what we consider is sacred. This course will examine how different poetic forms and techniques have been used by women throughout the centuries to articulate the Sacred. Participants will read, analyze, and discuss poetry written by women in various parts of the world. Participants will also craft their own poetry in response to the poets read, and to engage in active discussion of one another's written forms. HOANG-ANH TRAN, M.F.A. in poetry, University of North Carolina, Wilmington. Fulbright recipient and published poet (Three Grains of Rice). Currently on staff at CDSP. July 7 – August 24 Let's face it: many parishes are struggling, declining, dying—and some are already dead. Some are in maintenance mode, others are stuck, asleep—and the rest are lulled into passivity. How do we move the parish from maintenance to mission, from lethargy to renewal, from slumber to revival, from death to life? This course will help participants examine the principles that make up for parish revival, renewal and growth. In seven humorous yet insightful chapters, Fred Vergara presents the image of the prophet Elisha covering a dead child with his body; the child sneezed seven times and then came back to life. Would you join us in exploring this "ministry of raising the dead" and restore our churches back to life? Even if your parish is not dead, this course consisting of weekly lectures, online discussion, and case studies will help you strengthen the vital signs of a healthy Body of Christ and move on to growth. "Let's parish, lest we perish." The REV. DR. WINFRED VERGARA (D. Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary; D.D. honoris causa, Church Divinity School of the Pacific) is Program Officer for Asian American Ministries for The Episcopal Church. The Course is the result of 30 years experience and learning as parish priest, missionary, evangelist and church planter in Philippines, Singapore, California and New York. Summer Courses for Academic Credit To register, GTU students should contact the registrar at their respective schools. For housing at CDSP CDSP Online Course June 2 – August 24 This course will examine how pastoral concerns can help shape our ritual approach at times of transition and crisis in people's lives. We'll look at the traditional Christian rituals occasioned by sickness, marriage and death/bereavement, and also at the developing of rituals for other occasions, such as miscarriage/stillbirth, divorce, marriages that form stepfamilies, adoption, or the move into a nursing home. The format for this online course will be lecture (instructor's lectures notes) and discussion (participation in online discussion is required). There are three required papers: two short reflection papers and one final research paper. ELAINE RAMSHAW, Ph.D. in religion and psychological studies, The University of Chicago. Instructor in pastoral care at various seminaries, including Andover-Newton and CDSP, for over 20 years Pre-Course Requirement PLTS Course June 23 - August 15 The 2008 intensive Program in Biblical Greek offers students a complete survey of the forms and syntax of New Testament Greek and a foundation of basic New Testament vocabulary. Students will read major portions of the Gospel of John in Greek. Dictionaries, concordances, and other tools designed for the study of the New Testament will be introduced. Six units of semester credit will be granted to students successfully completing the eight-week program, the equivalent of one year of college Greek. GARY PENCE, Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology, PLTS EVERETT KALIN, Christ Seminary Seminex Professor Emeritus of New Testament, PLTS. |
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