Upcoming Continuing Education Events

Here’s an overview of Upcoming Continuing Education Events offered through the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary throughout this winter and early spring. We hope you can join us for one or more of these exciting opportunities, whether on campus or online.

The Leadership Institute is committed to equipping and inspiring church and ministry leaders. Our desire is to foster the continuing, ongoing process of leadership development for pastors, educators, and lay leaders alike. We invite you to explore how we may partner together to strengthen our witness and service to the church in the world. We believe, here, you will find community and challenge in an active and engaging learning environment.

COME TO CAMPUS
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Board University (Board of Pensions) (Richmond)
Date: March 5 – 6, 2019
Topic: Retirement planning seminar
Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary — Richmond campus
Led by: PCUSA Board of Pensions
Registration: Click here to REGISTER

Dawe Lecture (Richmond) — SAVE THE DATE
Date: Monday, March 25, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary — Richmond campus
Led by: Dr. James Tanetti
Cost: FREE and open to the public
Note: The Dawe Lecture series seeks to contribute to deepened awareness and insight into interfaith dialogue as well as promote ethical and religious understanding.

Church Business Administration Seminars (Charlotte)
Dates: Various Thursdays, March 28 – May 23, 2019 (check schedule for specific course dates)
Topics: Strategic Planning, Human Resources (Legal & Personnel), Communications
Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary — Charlotte campus
Led by: a variety of seasoned professionals & experienced practitioners in church business administration
Cost: Dependent upon number of seminars selected
Note: Open to anyone and will meet the core course requirements for certification through The Church Network (TCN). Individuals can register for one, some, or all seminars offered per semester or year.

ONLINE COURSES
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Christian Educator Certification Course — Hybrid course style
Course: Human Growth & Faith Development
Dates: January 21 – February 21, 2019 (at home and online), with February 19 – 21, 2019, scheduled for on campus learning in Richmond
Location: On campus portion at Union Presbyterian Seminary — Richmond campus
Led by: Dr. Becky Davis, Associate Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary
Cost: $295, for both at home and on-campus learning
Note: This hybrid course meets the requirements for Christian Educator certification in the PC(USA), but is open to anyone who would like to participate.

Online Courses: Pathways to Learning and Leadership
Dates: Beginning January 2019 (check schedule below for specific course dates)
Location: Wherever you and your computer go (internet connection required)
Led by: Various faculty members and friends of Union Presbyterian Seminary
Cost: $ 100 for each five-week course
Note: These courses offer an excellent, affordable way to learn from and engage with theological and biblical scholars from the comfort of home (or wherever your computer may be), while interacting with fellow participants as well.

All courses are online and are tailor-made for church members, pastors, educators, those preparing to become Commissioned Ruling Elders/Commissioned Pastors, and anyone else who is interested in learning more. Here’s the winter and early spring line-up:

• January 3 – 31: Preaching the Bible – led by Dr. Richard Voelz, Assistant Professor of Preaching & Worship (Thursdays)
• January 8 – February 5: The Christian Life – led by Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito, Associate Professor of Christian Education (Tuesdays)
• February 14 – March 14: Pastoral Care – led by Dr. Carol Schweitzer, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care (Thursdays)
• February 18 – March 18: Mission & Evangelism – led by Dr. John Vest, Visiting Assistant Professor of Evangelism (Mondays)
• Self-directed study available: New Testament Survey – led by Dr. John Carroll, Professor of New Testament (all web-based and paced by you)