2025 Hall-Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry
Named in honor of Rev. Dr. Prathia B. Hall and Rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor, the Hall-Proctor Institute is a sacred gathering where faith leaders and child advocates come together to be renewed, inspired, and equipped for the work of justice. Held annually on the hallowed grounds of CDF Haley Farm in Clinton, TN, this year's Institute invites you to join us in embracing the power of play and laughter as essential acts of resistance, renewal, and radical joy. Early bird registration ends April 14.
A Worshiping World: Liturgy, Culture, Context
A Worshiping World: Liturgy, Culture, Context
Addictions and Modes of Therapy
Administration
This course will acquaint students with the ministry of administration and the core competencies needed for the leadership and management of a ministry site, including both congregations and non-profit organizations. These competencies are meant to provide additional insight into the experiences students are having in their Field Education sites.
Adult Educ in the Church
Drawing on biblical and theological foundations, current needs, research in andragogy, and effective models of ministry, a framework for ministry to and with adults will be developed. Certain groups will receive special attention, including opportunities and challenges for single adults (including divorced and widowed), older adults, and men and women.
Adv Sem: Fem Theo in the Age O
The advanced seminar builds on skills and content learned in Christian Theology through in-depth study of either (1) a single doctrinal locus (Christology, Trinity, Sacraments, etc.) from multiple methodologies or (2) multiple doctrines through a single methodology (e.g., liberation theology). Course is run seminar style.
Advanced Human Relations Skills
Provides the skills needed for the interpersonal involvement essential in any helping relationship. Participants learn and practice the skills of communicating empathy and challenge to others as well as exploring and disclosing oneself. Learning consists of applying theory to the experience of relationships in small groups.
Advanced Readings in Ecology and Religion
This Advanced Readings course gives students an opportunity to read a number of academic texts that have been published in recent years in Ecological Studies, or at the intersection of Ecological Studies and religion or theology, and reflect together on the possible implications of those texts for theology, ethics, and public ministry.
