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Institute for Ministry and Theological EducationEpiscopal
Diocese of Atlantawww.EpiscopalInstitute.org
WELCOME to the Institute
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A prayer for the InstituteEverlivingGod, 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
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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.
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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.
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Educational opportunities will include, but are not limited to,
experiences that increase understanding of . . .
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Biblical Studies
Church History
Church Music and Liturgical Arts
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Environmental Stewardship
Episcopal Social Action on behalf of oppressed groups in
society
Episcopal/Anglican Polity
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Ethics
Evangelism
Inter-Faith Dialogue
Pastoral Care
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Stewardship
Planned Giving
Spiritual Growth
Theology
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Program DevelopmentAll 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.
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Commission on Education2008The Rev. Dr. Donald S. Tate, ChairMs.
Nancy ArmstrongThe Rev. John BoltonMs. Ruth Elizabeth
Conine-NakanoDr. Norma GivensMs. Linda ScottMs. Phyllis SeitzThe
Rev. Nancy ShepherdThe Rev. Dr. Bradford R. Smith
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Board of AdvisorsMs. Nancy A. Armstrong, DirectorMs. Ruth
Elizabeth Conine-NakanoMs. Barbara DannerDr. John FordMr. Randall
L. HughesDr. Carol M. LockettMr. Dennis MatthewsThe Rev. Ellen
Echols PurdumThe Rev. Elizabeth RolesMs. Nanette S. RossArchdeacon
John Titus
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Long Term Projects:
Course Certifications
Institute leadership and administrative support
Affiliation with religious institution of higher education
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Programs2007FALL LECTURE COURSE
"Imagining the World that Scripture Imagines"Dr. Luke Timothy
Johnson Candler School of Theology, DecaturSaturday, September 29,
2007Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta
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Programs 2008Religion & Violence: an interfaith dialogue in
partnership with Trinity Institute, NYJanuary 21 23, 2008at local
parishesAthens St Gregory the Great ChurchAtlanta St Martin-in-the
Fields Church
Vocation & CallingThe Reverend Dr. John DeBeerApril 18,
2008Cathedral of St. Philip
Trinity Foundation Culture & Christianity Workshop for
Parish Leaders and TeachersThe Rev. Dr. Nadim Nassar, Trinity
FoundationSeptember 6, 2008Cathedral 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, 2008Cathedral of St. Philip
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Upcoming Programs 2009Radical abundance-a theology of
sustainability in partnership with Trinity Institute, NYJanuary 21
23, 2009Presented locally in our Diocese, featuringGood meals and
hospitalityEfM-facilitated small group discussionsLive, real time
web castBookstore on site2 CEUs awarded by Trinity Institute
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Trinity InstituteJanuary 21-23, 2009St. Catherines, MariettaSt.
Gregory the Great, AthensSt. Thomas, ColumbusGrace Episcopal,
Gainesville
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Foundations for Christian Education Certification Course2009 -
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.
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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.
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Contact Uswww. EpiscopalInstitute.org
[email protected]
Registration by phone, mail or online
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Diocesan Staff LiaisonMs. Linda Scott404-601-5353; 800-537-6743
x [email protected] Institute DirectorMs. Nancy
[email protected]
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Atlanta, GeorgiaSeptember 2008
