The programs are sponsored by the Chapel and Church Relations Office.  How to registration and fees are listed with each event.  Additional links and information are also included as appropriate.

The seminars will be held on the campus of Westminster College in rooms as stated with each seminar.  Seminars held in the Witherspoon Rooms in the McKelvey Campus Center begin with light refreshments and fellowship. Reservation can be made by calling the Chapel Office (724) 946-7117 or e-mailing the Chapel Office.

We hope you will join us for these educational and inspirational programs. Please feel free to share this information with anyone in your congregation that would be interested in attending.

Continuing Education Seminars 2011-2012

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Additional Programs are still being finalized.  Please return at a later date to view new details.

Event #1 - Perspectives on the World Christian Movement - Open your eyes to the Bible, world history, international culture, and God's purpose with a new perspective. 14 Sessions will be held at Westminster College Old Main 210 on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM -9:30 PM beginning on September 13th and concluding on December 13th.. This course is unique in that a different expert teaches each of the 14 sessions. Cost: $275 (homework and final project) or $550 - for 3 undergraduate Credits (homework, mid-term, final and final project) - Cost includes the Books Perspectives Reader and Study Guide, Act 48 and CEU credits available. Visit www.perspectives.org for more information and to register online, or contact Naomi at GettingPerspectives@yahoo.com

Event #2 - "Living in Christ, the Word of Truth: Spiritual Reflections on Themes from Colossians" A Broadcast program offered by Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with Andrew Purves, Professor of Reformed Theology (PTS).  This series of reflections on formation in Christ originates in materials Dr. Purves prepared for The Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible, just one year after he underwent cancer surgery and follow-up chemotherapy.  Some of the thoughts he will present on spiritual formation in this series of classes developed out of that part of his journey.  The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM beginning September 27th thru October 18th at Westminster College, Old Main Room 211.  For more information visit the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Website. You may register online through the Seminary or the Westminster College Chapel Office via email or phone (724) 946-7117.  The class is free to all staff and students of Westminster College, and pastors and members of Shenango Presbytery Churches.   DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS: Friday, September 9, 2011

Event #3 -  "The Future of the Church"  A Broadcast program offered by the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with Edwin Chr. Van Driel, Assistant Professor of Theology (PTS).  As the Church faces the future, we find congregations exhausted by unresolved conflicts, anxious about declining membership, and nervously eying competitors in the religious marketplace.  Rather than offering quick fixes and techniques, this course delves deeply into our theological resources to ehlp pastors and their congregations re-think what it is to be "church" and how to live faithfully and joyfully as a community rooted in God's future.  The class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM beginning January 10th thru January 31st at Westminstser College, Old Main Room 213.   For more information visit the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Website.  You may register online through the Seminary or the Westminster College Chapel office via email or phone (724) 946-7117.  The class is free to all staff and students of Westminster College, and pastors and members of Shenango Presbyterian Churches.  All other must register through the Seminary and the fee is $60.00.  Deadline to register is Friday, January 6, 2012.

 

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