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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Preaching
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nParticipants will consider the theological “why” of preaching and learn the practical “how” of preaching\, including the basic elements of sermon preparation. The learning will then be put into practice by students crafting and delivering a sermon. Attention will also be given to the giving and receiving of sermon feedback. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Donna Giver-Johnston is an ordained minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Over her twenty years in ministry\, she has served churches in New Jersey and Ohio\, and most recently as Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Currently\, she is a member of the faculty and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry degree program at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She has earned degrees from Vanderbilt University (PhD and MA)\, Princeton Seminary (MDiv)\, and Westminster College (BA). Her published books include Claiming the Call to Preach: Four Female Pioneers of Preaching in Nineteenth-Century America (Oxford\, 2021); Writing for the Ear\, Preaching from the Heart (Fortress\, 2021); For Every Matter Under Heaven: Preaching for Special Occasions (Fortress Press\, 2022). \nDates: Mondays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 27 – December 1\, 2025 \nRegistration closes on October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWP : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-preaching/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
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SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pedagogy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nFocusing on Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon’s idea of “unshouted courage\,” this course considers the question: What does it mean to teach for courage in various contexts of leadership and ministry? The course will consider three key theoretical and practical components of womanist pedagogy that yields courageous students who work for the humanity of all people\, particularly Black humanity. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\nDr. Evelyn Parker is a distinguished visiting professor and accomplished scholar in practical theology\, with degrees from Lambuth College\, Prairie View A&M University\, Southern Methodist University\, and Northwestern University. She has authored and edited several influential works on adolescent spirituality\, race\, and gender\, including Between Sisters and Trouble Don’t Last Always. A leader in theological education and advocacy\, Parker has served as academic dean at Perkins School of Theology and held prominent roles in organizations such as the Association of Practical Theology and the Society for the Study of Black Religion. Deeply rooted in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church\, she has represented the denomination globally through the World Council of Churches\, contributing to policy\, education\, and humanitarian efforts. Dr. Parker most recently published Tangible Grace\, Ministry Interventions for Teen Dating Violence\, Fortress Press 2025. The Amazon.com link is here. \n\nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 21 – November 25\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 business days before the first class meeting on Friday\, October 17\, 2025. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWP: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-wli-course-womanist-pedagogy/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
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SUMMARY:Senderos: Motivos Pastorales en el Antiguo Testamento
DESCRIPTION:Descripción del Curso  \nCurso introductorio del Antiguo Testamento desde una perspectiva pastoral. El curso busca proporcionar herramientas exegéticas y pastorales a ministros y personas laicas\, dentro de los parámetros estipulados en el programa de educación continua. \nFechas: Martes\, 7-9pm (tiempo de Nueva York\, en línea) 23 de septiembre – 28 de octubre\, 2025 \nConoce al Instructor  \n \nEdesio Sánchez Cetina\, mexicano \nReside en Coatzacoalcos\, Veracruz\, México \n\nMaestría y Doctorado (PhD) en el Union Presbyterian Seminary de Richmond\, Virginia\, Estados Unidos\nGrado Honorífico de Doctor en Letras Bíblicas (DLB) del Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores\, Ciudad de México.\nEs consultor emérito de traducciones bíblicas con las SBU (Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas) en las Américas. He participado en las siguientes traducciones de la Bíblica como Consultor: Maya de Yucatán\, México; ´Tzotzil de Chiapas\, México; Guaraní de Paraguay; Miskitu y Sumo de Nicaragua; Poqomchí de Guatemala; Kuna de Panamá; Biblia de Estudio de la Dios Habla Hoy; Coordinación general de la Traducción en Lenguaje Actual. Responsable del Departamento de Traducciones para todas las publicaciones para niños\, Editor con Esteban Voth de los Comentarios para la Exégesis y la Traducción. Ha editado y publicado los siguientes libros y comentarios: Descubre la Biblia\, Enseñaba por Parábolas\, Sabiduría para Vivir (estudios en el libro de Proverbios)\, Qué es la Biblia\, Antiguo Testamento y América Latina; Comentarios a: Deuteronomio\, Josué\, Jueces y Malaquías\, 1y 2 Reyes\, Proverbios. Autor de muchos artículos sobre exégesis y teología bíblica\, formación y desarrollo de la Biblia y traducción de la Biblia.\nMiembro de la Society of Biblical Literature (USA e internacional)\nMiembro de la Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana.\n\n\nRegístrese abajo\n\n\nLas inscripciones cerrarán el 19 de septiembre\, 2 días laborables antes de la primera clase. \nOfrecido por el Leadership Institute de Union Presbyterian Seminary \nSi necesita ayuda financiera adicional\, por favor contacte a Deborah Keyes e indique “Senderos: Ayuda Financiera” en el título del correo. \nMiembros de la facultad\, empleados y estudiantes de UPSem pueden inscribirse para esta clase de forma gratuita. Si usted es maestro empleado o estudiante de UPSem\, puede inscribirse aquí con su email de UPSem.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/scsenderosf25/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Teaching the Bible
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis interdisciplinary course examines selected approaches to Bible teaching from the perspectives of biblical scholarship and Christian education. The purpose of this course is to equip participants to develop planning\, implementation\, and evaluation skills for teaching the Bible. \nMeet the Instructor \n \n\n\nDr. Rebecca L. Davis is the Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education\, Director of the MACE program and the Center for Excellence in Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She is a Teaching Elder and a Certified Educator in the PCUSA. For over thirty years\, her teaching ministry was embodied in congregations and beyond. She now teaches those preparing for leadership and advocacy in the church and world. Her passion for child advocacy led her to serve on staff of the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Council of Churches’ working for justice for children and their families. She was the founding chair of the Presbyterian Child Advocacy Network and served on the National Committee for the Self-Development of People foe the denomination. She was named APCE’s 2018 Educator of the Year. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, October 16 – November 20\, 2025 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on October 14\, 2025 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTTB : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, you can register here using your UPSem email address.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-teaching-the-bible/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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