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Continuing Education | Princeton Theological Seminary

Dr. Danjuma Gibson, associate professor of pastoral care at Calvin Theological Seminary, lifts up the liberal arts as an important tool for the self-care of pastors in these contentious times. Read his article on The Thread and then join him at Princeton Theological Seminary for a seminar on this topic on February 4.
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In this 2018 episode of The Distillery, Andrew Root examines the secular age with a particular focus on the era of authenticity. In this episode, from 2018, Root critiques popular faith formation models by beginning with the work of Charles Taylor and moving toward a Pauline definition of faith. Andrew Root will be teaching at the upcoming Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry on campus this April. LISTEN NOW

Listen to this sermon, Telling Yourself the Truth, from Pam Driesell at The Engle Institute of Preaching. Both brothers in the parable of the prodigal son are at odds with themselves. While the younger brother deals with self-loss, the older brother deals with self-deception; his struggle, says Driesell, is one that many people experience today. However, in this sermon, Driesell also shows that the act of telling oneself the truth is the first step on the path to wholeness. LISTEN NOW

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Clergy Couples: When Both Serve Couples in ministry share a unique set of joys and challenges. This two-day program, led by Revs. Keon & Tamieka Gerow, will help clergy couples address these challenges together. LEARN MORE

Psalms: The Gymnasium of the Soul Learn how the regular use of psalms in worship can serve to stretch and strengthen the prayer muscles of the congregation. Led by Martin Tel, this is the first of three one-day seminars. LEARN MORE

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The Medieval Pursuit of God Join Nicole Reibe in this three-week online course that explores the ways in which we can access God through the visual arts. This course explores the way Medieval Christians accessed Scripture, faith, and God through art. LEARN MORE

Cultivating Teen Faith in Context Explore confirmation practices with a team from your congregation. Over three weeks, you will tackle tough questions alongside other youth ministry leaders and volunteers. This self-paced course offers video instruction, readings, and group discussion, guided by the research from The Confirmation Project. LEARN MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pastoral Ministry Series
January 28, February 4, and February 11, 2019
Join us on campus this winter for one, two, or all three Monday seminars for pastors. Topics include Psalms: The Gymnasium of the Soul, The Art of Soul Care, and Visually Speaking: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Digital Age.

Cultivating Teen Faith in Context
January 27-February 16, 2019
Share best practices and tackle tough questions about confirmation alongside other youth ministry practitioners in this online course. This self-paced course offers video instruction, readings, and group discussion.

The Medieval Pursuit of God
February 4-26, 2019
This online course is taught by Nicole Reibe, a Princeton Seminary Alum and Visiting Assistant Professor at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore. Nicole has a deep love of church history and how it can enrich congregations today. Delve into the Medieval Pursuit of God to discover the riches of the Christian tradition and how we can pursue God more deeply.

Clergy Couples: When Both Serve
February 12-14, 2019
Registration is now open! Whether you and your spouse serve in the same congregation or in different ministries, couples in ministry share a unique set of joys and challenges. Clergy couples are invited to join Revs. Keon & Tamieka Gerow to learn about maintaining work/life balance when both serve as pastors.

Independent Study for Ministry Professionals
February and March, 2019
Come to the seminary campus for self-directed learning. Stay in the Erdman Center, study in the seminary library, and take part in the life of the seminary community. Independent Study weeks are offered multiple times throughout the academic year.

The Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry
April 23-26, 2019
The Forum on Youth Ministry is for Christian leaders who minister with young people. Join us this year to learn and network as we explore the theme-Movement: Mission, Body, and Justice.

The Joe R. Engle Institute of Preaching
June 9-14, 2019
Apply now to be an Engle Fellow. The Engle Institute is a weeklong continuing education program that nurtures and strengthens the craft of preaching during the early stages of one’s preaching career.

The Black Theology and Leadership Institute
July 14-19, 2019
Apply now to be a BTLI Fellow. The theme of this year’s conference is Food Justice. Explore the struggle for racial and environmental justice, the complexities and challenges of race and food, and share food stories and journeys.

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CERTIFICATE IN YOUTH & THEOLOGY
A Peer Learning Experience
Youth ministry is not just a job—it’s a calling worthy of deep theological reflection. Join a cohort of peers for 12 months of connection, training, and growth online and on campus.

Your Experience Includes:
Online courses with Kenda Creasy Dean, Kermit Moss, & Shane Berg | Two Forums on Youth Ministry | An on-campus opening retreat | Personalized coaching from Ministry Architects

Apply now for the 2019-2020 cohort.

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