Institute for Ministry and Institute for Ministry and Theological EducationTheological Education
Episcopal Diocese of AtlantaEpiscopal Diocese of Atlantawww.EpiscopalInstitute.orgwww.EpiscopalInstitute.org
WELCOMEWELCOME to the Institute… to the Institute…
A prayer for the InstituteA prayer for the Institute
Everliving God, font of all our knowledge and learning: enlighten our path as we grow in our love of you and your church; educate us with
insights and skills to aid those around us; and enable us to live more fully into our baptismal promises through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit.
AMEN
Continuing education . . .Continuing education . . .
• The Diocese of Atlanta is committed to provide life-long adult Christian education to assist the active ministry of people seeking to fulfill their baptismal covenant.
• We will accomplish this by providing a variety of learning experiences.
We will provide both one-day and multi-session educational formats in the Atlanta metropolitan region and in the convocations.
We will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Certificates of Attendance for course completion.
Educational Educational opportunities will include, but are not limited include, but are not limited
to, experiences that increase to, experiences that increase understanding of . . .understanding of . . .
• Biblical Studies
• Church History
• Church Music and Liturgical Arts
• Environmental Stewardship
• Episcopal Social Action on behalf of oppressed groups in society
• Episcopal/Anglican Polity
• Ethics
• Evangelism
• Inter-Faith Dialogue
• Pastoral Care
• Stewardship
• Planned Giving
• Spiritual Growth
• Theology
Program DevelopmentProgram Development
• All programs will be developed by the Diocese of Atlanta Commission on Education in conjunction with Bishop Alexander, Bishop Whitmore, Deans, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese.
Commission on EducationCommission on Education20082008
The Rev. Dr. Donald S. Tate, ChairMs. Nancy ArmstrongThe Rev. John Bolton
Ms. Ruth Elizabeth Conine-NakanoDr. Norma Givens
Ms. Linda ScottMs. Phyllis Seitz
The Rev. Nancy ShepherdThe Rev. Dr. Bradford R. Smith
Board of AdvisorsBoard of Advisors
Ms. Nancy A. Armstrong, DirectorMs. Ruth Elizabeth Conine-Nakano
Ms. Barbara DannerDr. John Ford
Mr. Randall L. HughesDr. Carol M. LockettMr. Dennis Matthews
The Rev. Ellen Echols PurdumThe Rev. Elizabeth Roles
Ms. Nanette S. RossArchdeacon John Titus
Long Term Projects:Long Term Projects:
• Course Certifications
• Institute leadership and administrative support
• Affiliation with religious institution of higher education
ProgramsPrograms 20072007
• FALL LECTURE COURSE
"Imagining the World
that Scripture Imagines"Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson
Candler School of Theology, Decatur
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
Programs 2008Programs 2008
“Religion & Violence: an interfaith dialogue” in partnership with Trinity Institute, NY
January 21 – 23, 2008at local parishes
• Athens – St Gregory the Great Church• Atlanta – St Martin-in-the Fields Church
“Vocation & Calling”The Reverend Dr. John DeBeer
April 18, 2008 Cathedral of St. Philip
Trinity Foundation Culture & Christianity Workshop for Parish Leaders and Teachers
The Rev. Dr. Nadim Nassar, Trinity FoundationSeptember 6, 2008 Cathedral of St. Philip
“Joy Unbounded – A Saturday Morning in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi”
Jon M. Sweeney, Writer and Editor of Paraclete PressSeptember 27, 2008 Cathedral of St. Philip
Upcoming Programs 2009Upcoming Programs 2009
“Radical abundance-a theology of sustainability”
in partnership with Trinity Institute, NY
January 21 – 23, 2009Presented locally in our Diocese, featuring
• Good meals and hospitality• EfM-facilitated small group discussions
• Live, real time web cast• Bookstore on site
• 2 CEUs awarded by Trinity Institute
Trinity InstituteTrinity Institute
• January 21-23, 2009• St. Catherine’s,
Marietta• St. Gregory the Great,
Athens• St. Thomas,
Columbus• Grace Episcopal,
Gainesville
Foundations for Christian Foundations for Christian Education Certification CourseEducation Certification Course
2009 - 20102009 - 2010• In January 2009 an in-depth
two-year certification course specifically for those responsible for Christian education will begin. The issues our parishes face today can better be addressed when the Baptismal Covenant, Episcopal identity-authority-tradition-spirituality-polity, Church history, the church year, use of the prayer book, and the reading and interpretation of scripture are foundationally ingrained into our leaders.
• The Orientation and four Certification Classes will be held on January 30-31, 2009, at Montara Farm. The mandatory two-day retreat will include worship, free time, gracious accommodations, fresh and healthy meals and fellowship.
• Monthly Classes begin Saturday February 21 and continue on Third Saturdays in Mar-June and Sept-Dec. Classes will be from 9AM-4PM at Amerson House.
• Graduates will be presented at Annual Council November 2010.
Contact UsContact Us
• www. EpiscopalInstitute.org
• Registration by phone, mail or online
• Diocesan Staff Liaison– Ms. Linda Scott
• 404-601-5353; 800-537-6743 x 155• [email protected]
• Institute Director– Ms. Nancy Armstrong
• 404-601-5357• [email protected]
Atlanta, GeorgiaSeptember 2008