The programs are sponsored by the Chapel and Church Relations Office and made possible through a grant from Pitcairn-Crabbe Foundation of Pittsburgh. A registration fee (listed with each event) will cover the cost of lunch.
The seminars will be held on the campus of Westminster College in the Witherspoon Rooms in the McKelvey Campus Center, unless otherwise stated. Each day begins 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 inspirational, thought-provoking programs. Please feel free to share this information with anyone in your congregation that would be interested in attending.
Last year (2006-2007) our guests were: Dr. Ron E. Tappy,
G. Albert Shoemaker Professor of Bible and Archaeology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with the seminar entitled "The Origins of Our Alphabet: New Evidence for the History of Writing in the Time of King Solomon". "The New Day in Presbyterian Mission and What It Means for Your Congregation" was presented by Rev. Donald Dawson, Director World Mission Initiative and New Wilmington Mission Conference and Rev. David Dawson, Executive Presbyter of Shenanog Presbytery. Our third seminar entitled "Leading Through Change and Transition" and "How to Move a Church from
Maintenance to Mission" was presented by Dr. Dale E Galloway, Dean, Beeson International Center in Wilmore, Kentucky.
Continuing Education Seminars
SEMINARS FOR 2007-2008 at Westminster College
Witherspoon Rooms in the McKelvey Campus Center
Cost of all seminars is $5.00 which includes lunch and all materials.
Reservations may be made by calling the Chapel Office at (724) 946-7117 or e-mailing the Chapel Office.
Download a brochure and registration form.
"TECHNOLOGY AND THE PRACTICES OF MINISTRY"
Can we do pastoral care by e-mail? Should we?
Is an online community really a community?
Seminar will offer an overview of recent technological changes and identify key issues for the church to consider as we seek to minister faithfully in the midst of those changes. Discussion on the impact of technology on work and family, on public and religious participation, as well as the various approaches churches have taken to using technological resources in ministry and worship.
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Deirdre King Hainsworth
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of Ethics, Director of the Center for Business, Religion, and Public LIfe.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Registration begins at 9:00 AM with refreshments and fellowship.
Seminar begins at 9:30 AM and concludes with lunch at 12:00 noon.
The 5th Annual Dr. J. Calvin Rose Memorial Seminar 
"CALLINGS AND THE CHRISTIAN LIFE"
Exploring the biblical idea of calling. Job-focused approach versus life-embracing, biblical idea of multi-facets faithfulness. Implications of multi-faceted faithfulness for Christian discipleship in the church and academy.
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Donald Optiz
Associate Professor of higher education and sociology at
Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Registration begins at 9:30 AM with refreshments and fellowship.
Seminar begins at 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM with lunch at 12:00 Noon.
"WHAT MAKES WORSHIP REFORMED?"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kang Na
Associate Professor, Department of Religion, History, Philosophy and Classics at Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA and teaches courses on the Bible, (biblical) interpretation, and Reformed theology.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Registration begins at 9:00 AM with refreshments and fellowship.
Seminar begins at 9:30 AM and concludes with lunch at 12:00 Noon.
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STUDY TOUR - For Pastors
"Introduction to Christianity in Egypt" - January 6-26, 2008
See and experience the Middle East outside of a tour bus. Experience living and learning among the Arabic-speaking people and their churches. On this study tour you will be living with, talking with, visiting with and learning from the living Semitic inheritors of the church of the Apostles.
You will be directed by staff from our own Egyptian Presbyterian Evangelical Seminary in Cairo.
Join us for this study opportunity that will surely be a renewing, life-changing experience.
Dates: Sunday, January 6, 2008 to Saturday, January 26, 2008
Cost: $3,000 (Pay schedule: $100 registration due by June 30, 2007; Deposit #1: $900 - August 1, 2007; Deposit #2: $1,000 - October 1, 2007; Balance: $1,000 - December 1, 2007)
Space Availability: 20 People Maximum / 12 People Minimum
Travel Information: Pittsburgh to O'Hare to Frankfort, Germany to Cairo, Egypt.
Brochure & Registration Form Download
For further information contact the Chapel Office (724) 946-7117
email