Wake
Forest University Divinity School
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Christ,
Culture and Mission in Appalachia
January
5-21, 2011
Instructor: Columbia Faculty
Mentor and Guide: Dr. Lon Oliver
Cost: $1,000
This is a 16-day immersion with a final integrative paper. Beginning in the foothills of Appalachia,
class participants visit family farms before traveling to the coalfields
of southeastern Kentucky. The purpose of the travel seminar is to immerse
students in the realities of Appalachia in order that they may encounter
the mission of God in the culture and experiences of the people. The class
concludes on the beautiful campus of Pine Mountain Settlement School.
(3 credits)
Sponsored
by Columbia Theological Seminary
Contact AMERC or:
Ms. Kim LeVert
Columbia Theological Seminary
701 Columbia Drive
Box 520
Decatur, GA 30031
phone: 404-687-4618
e-mail LeVertK@CTSnet.edu.
Columbia Theological Seminary website: Columbia
Theological Seminary
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Walking
Our Spiritual Path: Reflections on the Spirituality of the Cherokee
People
March 2-6, 2011
Cherokee, NC
Cost: $350
This
continuing education event explores the history, customs, myths and spiritual
ways of the Cherokee people. From discussions and experiences participants
reflect upon the spiritual beliefs and traditions of the Cherokee people.
This seminar provides an opportunity to learn from the Cherokee and
examine one's own spiritual path.
Instructor:
Fr. John Rausch
PO Box 1398
Stanton, KY 40380
phone 606-663-0823
email jsrausch@bellsouth.net
Sponsored
by the Catholic Committee of AppalachiaOffers Continuing Education Credits
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Appalachian Arts, Energy, and Education
May 21-June 4, 2011
Instructor: Dr. Heather Elkins
Mentor: Rev. Jeff Allen
Cost: $950
This cross-cultural experience will begin with visits to churches, artists, and teachers in the Buckhannon, West Virginia area, providing a sociological and historical overview. The second stage, in Parkersburg, will consider literacy and energy issues. The third stage will be in the Charleston area and will include a writing workshop as well as visits to community-based projects involved with education, energy, and the arts. Students will seek to understand and model appropriate pastoral leadership concerning complex issues. (3 credits)
Sponsored
by Drew Theological School
Contact
AMERC or:
Dr. Heather Elkins
Drew Theological School
36 Madison Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940 02459
phone 973-406-3273 x219
e-mail helkins@drew.edu.
Drew Theological School website: Drew Theological School
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