Lay School of TheologyPresbyterian College

March 31-April 2, 2017Sponsored by the Five Presbyteries of South Carolina

FOR WHOM: Lay persons who wish to1. Participate in an in-depth study of the Bible, Theology, or Church History.2. Be trained as a Commissioned Teaching Elder.3. Better prepare themselves to teach the Bible or Church School.4. Serve as Directors of Christian Education.5. Be certified by the Association of Presbyterian Administrators.

PLEASE NOTE: These courses are not for ministers, candidates for the ministry, orthose considering changing denominations to the PC (U.S.A.).

SCHEDULE

** HI-Hampton Inn PCC-Presbyterian College Cafeteria HPC-Harrington-Peachtree Center

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

3:00-4:30 Check-in @HI** 6:00-8:00-Breakfast @HI 6:00-8:00-Breakfast @HI5:00-6:00-Check-in with Registrar 8:30-8:45-Morning Worship 8:30-9:30-5th Class Session

Dinner (PCC) (HPC) (HPC)6:15-6:45-Plenary/Orientation 9:00-12:00-2nd Class Session 9:45-10:00-Presentation of

(HP) Harrington Peach 12:00-1:00-Lunch (PCC) Certificates/DiplomasTree Building Check in 1:00-2:00-Free Time & Announcements (HPC)with Registrar (HPC) 2:00-5:00-3rd Class Session 10:00-10:45-Closing Workshop

7:00-8:30-1st Class Session 5:00-6:00-Dinner (PCC) & Communion (HPC)8:45-9:00-Evening Worship 6:15-7:45-4th Class Session 11:00-Noon-Check out @ HI

8:00-8:15-Evening Worship

*Ten-minute break on the COURSES OFFERED

ROOM AND BOARDThe cost will be $120 per person double occupancy or $200 per personsingle occupancy at the Hampton Inn located right off Exit 54 of I-26, Clinton.This will include two nights lodging and three meals, breakfast at the HamptonInn and lunch and dinner at the Presbyterian College Cafeteria. The cost forthose commuting will be $75, which includes three meals at PC andregistration fee.

COURSES OFFEREDA. Worship and Sacraments (Core Course)

Participants will look at the theology of worship and sacraments from areformed perspective; and then examine the basics of worship and liturgywith emphasis on practical methods and available resources.Class Limit: 20

LEADER: The Rev. Dr. Chris Denny has a Bachelors Degree fromPresbyterian College in Clinton, SC. He has both a Masters of DivinityDegree and Doctor of Ministry Degree from Columbia Theological Seminary.Chris has a passion for creativity in worship; indeed his doctoral studiesfocused on using Multiple Intelligences theory to design worship.Chris has pastored churches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Beforemoving to Columbia, Dr. Denny and his family lived in Elizabethtown, NC. Dr.Denny and his wife, Alle have a son, Charles. He is active on the web througha blog sharing prayer reflections on scripture at almostdailyprayer.com. Dr.Denny’s sermons are also available online at revchrisdenny.podomatic.com.B. Old Testament Survey (Core Course)

This course will provide an overview of the literature and history of theOld Testament and a survey of the theological themes woven through thehistory of the people of God. Class Limit: 20

LEADER: Dr. Robert Bryant is the Kristen Herrington Professor of Bible,Chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Presbyterian Collegein Clinton, SC, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He isthe author of The Risen Crucified Christ in Galatians, The Gospel of Matthew:God With Us, First Corinthians: One in Christ, and of numerous articles. He hasbeen a visiting scholar for Duke University, has taught at Union PresbyterianSeminary, and twice has been named a German Academic Exchange Fellowto teach and lecture in Germany. Dr. Bryant has also served churches aspastor and supply pastor in the Synods of the South Atlantic (South Carolinaand Georgia) and Mid-Atlantic (North Carolina and Virginia). He and hisfamily live in Clinton, SC.C. Presbyterian Polity (Core Course)

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the natureand purpose of Presbyterian polity, to also provide an overview of The Bookor Order to include how our structure of church government works, and toacquaint the student with the fundamentals of Parliamentary Procedure.Class Limit: 20

LEADER: Rev. Dr. Franklin D. Colclough is a graduate of Johnson C. SmithUniversity, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, and McCormick TheologicalSeminary where he earned a D. Min. degree with a concentration inStewardship Education. He recently retired from New HarmonyPresbytery where he served in various staff positions including Head of Staffand Stated Clerk. He currently serves as moderator of session andpreacher for three small churches.

D. Church History (Core Course)This is a survey of the history of the Christian Church, from the early church

and ecumenical councils through the Reformation and into the modern era.Class Limit: 20

LEADER: Dr. Richard Burnett is a graduate of King College, YaleUniversity and Princeton Theological Seminary. He has been a pastor in thePCUSA for more than 14 years and served churches in Tennessee, New Jersey,and North Carolina. He is the author of Karl Barth’s Theological Exegesis(2001). He served as Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at ErskineTheology, and is currently the editor of Theology Matters.E. The Book of Acts (Elective Course)

The Book of Acts is the earliest-known written history of the Christianmovement and covers the activities, actions, and actors in the Christiancommunity from the ascension of Jesus (about 33 CE) to the arrival of Paul inRome (about 60 CE). The first half of the book deals primarily with the earlydays of this Christian sect of Judaism. The activities take place in and aroundJerusalem, and the main actors are Jesus' principal apostles Peter and John,and James the brother of Jesus. The second half of the book focuses on Pauland his mission to Gentiles living in major urban centers of the Roman Empire.Our focus in this elective course will be to learn about the major people andevents of the Book of Acts and to learn how we can teach from and preachfrom the Book of Acts.

LEADER: Tom Malone retired after 42 years as a pastor and educator inthe PCUSA. He worked at all levels of the church. Tom has taught workshopsall over the USA and in Puerto Rico and Canada. He is the author of numerouscurriculum pieces for both elementary children and adults and for churchcamping. In retirement, he continues to serve the church as a preacher,teacher, educational consultant, and retreat leader. Most recently, he wroteseveral leader guides for the adult courses for The Thoughtful Christian.F. Biblical Exegesis (Elective Course)

As Christians we rely on the Bible, trusting that it is sufficient to guide ourfaith and life. And yet it is often daunting and perplexing. How can we learnto hear the Bible speak in its own voice, so we hear what God wants to tell ustoday through its ancient witness? In this course we will learn a process forexamining passages of Scripture responsibly and faithfully in preparation forteaching and preaching.

LEADER: Michael Bush is Interim Pastor of First Presbyterian Church inAthens, Alabama. He was also director of the Office of PresbyterianMinistries at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and taught Worship &Preaching at Erskine Theological Seminary. His academic field of research ishistory of doctrine, focusing on Reformed theology in the 16th through the18th centuries. He has pastored churches in Virginia, Alabama, and Georgia,and served several congregations as an interim pastor.

Lay School ofTheology

South Carolina PresbyteriesSpring Session

March 31-April 2, 2017Presbyterian College

Clinton, South Carolina

Books for 2017 Spring Session

Lay School of Theology

Worship & Sacraments:Required BOOKS:Byars, Ronald Christian Worship: Glorifying and Enjoying GodPCUSA Book of Order: Directory for Worship

Other Helpful resources:Book of Common Worship PCUSA ISBN 0664219918Book of Common Worship – Pastoral Edition ISBN 0664220339The Worship Sourcebook ISBN 159255797XAccompany Them with Singing--The Christian Funeral by Thomas G. LongCentral Things by Gordon W. Lathrop

Old Testament Survey:The Holy BibleCoogan, Michael D (New York: Oxford University Press, 2016) A BriefIntroduction to the Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible in Its Context

Presbyterian Polity:The 2015-2017 Book of Order, Part II of the Constitution of the PresbyterianChurch (U.S.A.)

Church History:Walker, Norris, Lotz & Handy, A History of the Christian Church. 4th Edition.

New York: Schribner, 1985. ISBN: 0-684-18417-6. Please get this specific

edition because there will be a take-home exam using it.

The Book of Acts:Donald L. Griggs and Paul W. Walaskay (2014 WJK Press) Acts fromScratch. Order from The Thoughtful Christian to get the best price.

Biblical Exegesis:The Holy Bible, preferably NASB, ESV, RSV, OR NRSV Versions

Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Revised StandardEdition, 2010 ISBN: 978-0801046407

Students who have such tools as a concordance, a Bible dictionary, or asynopsis of the four gospels are invited to bring them.

Books for 2017 Spring Session

Lay School of Theology

Worship & Sacraments:Required BOOKS:Byars, Ronald Christian Worship: Glorifying and Enjoying GodPCUSA Book of Order: Directory for Worship

Other Helpful resources:Book of Common Worship PCUSA ISBN 0664219918Book of Common Worship – Pastoral Edition ISBN 0664220339The Worship Sourcebook ISBN 159255797XAccompany Them with Singing--The Christian Funeral by Thomas G. LongCentral Things by Gordon W. Lathrop

Old Testament Survey:The Holy BibleCoogan, Michael D (New York: Oxford University Press, 2016) A BriefIntroduction to the Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible in Its Context

Presbyterian Polity:The 2015-2017 Book of Order, Part II of the Constitution of the PresbyterianChurch (U.S.A.)

Church History:Walker, Norris, Lotz & Handy, A History of the Christian Church. 4th Edition.

New York: Schribner, 1985. ISBN: 0-684-18417-6. Please get this specific

edition because there will be a take-home exam using it.

The Book of Acts:Donald L. Griggs and Paul W. Walaskay (2014 WJK Press) Acts fromScratch. Order from The Thoughtful Christian to get the best price.

Biblical Exegesis:The Holy Bible, preferably NASB, ESV, RSV, OR NRSV Versions

Gorman, Michael J. Elements of Biblical Exegesis, Revised StandardEdition, 2010 ISBN: 978-0801046407

Students who have such tools as a concordance, a Bible dictionary, or asynopsis of the four gospels are invited to bring them.

Registration deadline: MARCH 8, 2017 – Full payment due with registration

THE FIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) PRESBYTERIES OF SOUTH CAROLINALAY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY REGISTRATION FORM

PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE, CLINTON, SCMarch 31-April 2, 2017

Name (please print or type) __________________________________ Telephone_____________________Address _______________________________________ E-mail address___________________________City, State, Zip Code ________________________________________________________________Church ________________________________________ Presbytery______________________________

A. ENROLLMENT AND TRACK OF STUDY____ Lay Pastor Track (LP Track) - 8 core courses required for diploma

Has the Committee on Ministry of your presbytery approved you for this track? ___ Yes ___ No __Pending(LP Track participants-You are required to pay an additional $20 academic fee for each core course)If you are a first-time student, check _____ If you are eligible to receive a diploma, check. _______

____ Lay Enrichment Track (LE Track) - 7 core courses required for certificateIf you are a first-time student, check _____ If you are eligible to receive a certificate, check. ______

____ Continuing Education (for graduates of LP and LE tracks – 1 course required per year)

B. COURSES OFFERED (Indicate first and second choices)Church History (Core Course) – Richard BurnettOld Testament Survey (Core Course) – Bob BryantWorship & Sacraments (Core Course) – Chris DennyPresbyterian Polity (Core Course) – Frank ColcloughThe Book of Acts (Elective Course) – Tom MaloneBiblical Exegesis (Elective Course) – Michael Bush

C. REGISTRATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS (cost includes registration fee, room, and meals)Lodging at the Hampton Inn located right off Exit 54, off I-26, Clinton.

_____ REGISTRATION AND SINGLE ROOM: $200 per person (+ $20 fee for LP participant)(2 nights, 2 breakfasts at CS; 3 meals at PC)Preference: ______ 2 queen beds _____ 1 King

_____ REGISTRATION AND DOUBLE ROOM: $120 per person (+ $20 fee for LP participant)(2 nights, 2 breakfasts at CS; 3 meals at PC)

Roommate: ________________________________(No roommate will be assigned. If you do not have a roommate, register for a single room.)Preference: ________2 queen beds ______ 1 King

_____ Handicapped-accessible room_____ REGISTRATION AND MEALS ONLY (commuter): $75 per person (+ $20 fee for LP participant)

(3 meals at PC)

D. DEADLINE/CANCELLATION INFORMATIONDeadline for registering is Wednesday , MARCH 8. Full refund for cancellation prior to that date.Confirmation will be e-mailed or mailed by March 28. To make inquiries or to cancel, e-mail JanisBlocker, registrar, at dajaview @lowcountry.com or call 843-835-2173.

FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THE REGISTRATION. THE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSEDWITHOUT PRE-PAYMENT.

Send registration form with check made payable toCharleston Atlantic Presbytery

Attn: Barbara Burger2421 Ashley River Road

Charleston, SC 29414-4601

Remember to bring snacks (salties, sweets, sodas, water, etc.) for the break room.

SOUTH CAROLINA LAY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGYThe Two-Track Approach

The S.C. Lay School of Theology offers a two-track approach to receiving either a certificate or a diploma. Ordainedor non-ordained students may enroll in the Lay Enrichment (LE) Track. The Lay Pastor Track (LP) is provided forruling elders who want to become Lay Pastor candidates. They must receive endorsement from their Session andfrom the Committee on Ministry of Presbytery. Once the endorsement is complete, a copy of the form will be sentto the registrar of the school.

LE Track students and LP Track students will enroll in and attend the same classes. Students in the LP Track will beassigned extra reading and will complete an examination or paper to be graded by the Lay School faculty who teachthe course. Faculty who teach LP track students will receive extra compensation for the extra responsibilities. Thisadditional cost will be covered by a $20 academic fee paid by the student for each course taken. A student in theLay Pastor Track (LP) will have a deadline for submitting work to be graded. If the student does not submit the workby the deadline date, then the professor will report “no work submitted” for the record, and the student will haveto re-take the course. February 15 is the deadline for receipt of work for the fall session; July 1 is the deadline forreceipt of work for the spring session.

Certificate or Diploma graduates of the school will be able to continue taking courses through Continuing Education(CE) coursework. Students who receive a diploma in the Lay Pastor Track will be required to take one refreshercourse per year in Continuing Education (CE) in order to keep the diploma validated.

Core Courses for the Lay Enrichment Track:

1. Worship and Sacraments (Spring)2. Old Testament Survey (Spring)3. New Testament Survey (Fall)4. Reformed Theology (Fall)5. Polity (Spring)6. Church History (Spring)7. Pastoral Care (Fall)

Core Courses for the Lay Pastor Track:

1. Old Testament Survey (Spring)2. New Testament Survey (Fall)3. Reformed Theology (Fall)4. Polity (Spring)5. Church History (Spring)6. Pastoral Care (Fall)7. Worship and Sacraments (Spring)8. Preaching (Fall)

In each presbytery, the Committee on Ministry has supervision over Commissioned Ruling Elders. In order to enterthe LP track at the Lay School, a student must be a ruling elder, who is endorsed for the LP Track by the Session ofthe student’s church and by the Committee on Ministry of the presbytery. A student may enroll in the LP Trackpending endorsement; however, all endorsements must be received by the registrar prior to the next session of LaySchool in order for the student to continue in the LP Track. If courses have been taken prior to 2002 (when the two-track system was adopted) in the Lay School, it is up to the Committee to determine whether or not those coursescount toward commissioning as a lay pastor.

If a student is enrolled in the Lay School and completes the required core course work (seven courses), then a LaySchool of Theology certificate in the Lay Enrichment Track will be awarded. If a ruling elder completes the coursework (eight courses) with satisfactory grades, then the ruling elder will receive the Lay School of Theology diplomain the Lay Pastor Track. Receiving a diploma in the Lay Pastor Track only certifies the ruling elder’s eligibility forcommissioning if a presbytery issues a call. If called, the ruling elder must be examined and approved by presbyteryin order to be commissioned for a specific call.

REVISED 11/09

REQUEST FOR ADMISSION TO LAY PASTOR TRACKSOUTH CAROLINA LAY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

NAME of Candidate______________________________________ Phone ___________________________

Address _______________________________________________ Fax ______________________________

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Church ________________________________________________ Presbytery________________________

Service to church, presbytery__________________________________________________________________________________________

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NAME of Candidate__________________________________________________________________________

Church _________________________________________ Date of endorsement ______________________

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Signature of Pastor Signature of Clerk of Session

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NAME of Candidate__________________________________________________________________________

Church _________________________________________ Presbytery ______________________________

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Signature of COM Moderator Signature of Executive Presbyter

Upon completion, send a copy to:Janis K. Blocker, RegistrarLay School of Theology20238 Augusta HighwayRound O, SC 29474Ph: 843-835-2173; Fax: 843-835-2173E-mail: dajaview@lowcountry.com