Upcoming Academy Level Courses
Courses are open to TRIM students, pastors (earn 2 CEUs) and all interested persons
Please note: While we continue to accept students beyond the Registration deadline, on that date we determine whether we have enough students to offer a course. Many courses have required pre-course readings, so students need to be sure to allow enough time to complete those. Please do not purchase texts or make travel plans until the Registration Deadline is passed, and you receive a course confirmation.
*Bethany Experience **Brethren College Experience
Courses noted as “SVMC” need to be registered for through
the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center at SVMC@etown.edu, 717-361-1450
TRIM designations: BT (Bible/Theology credit) MS (Ministry Skills credit)
2013:
* “The Word Alive: An Introduction to Preaching” Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, IN. Instructor: Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm, Professor of Preaching and Worship, January 7-11, 2013. (MS) Registration Deadline: December 10, 2012 (The class has enough registrants to proceed, additional students are welcome)
“Introduction to New Testament” online Instructor: Susan Jeffers, January 28 – March 2, 2013 (BT) Registration Deadline: January 7, 2013
“The Book of Jonah” online, Instructor: Susan Jeffers, February 11 – March 22, 2013 (BT) Registration Deadline: February 1, 2012 SVMC
“Story of the Church: Reformation to the Modern Age” Lewistown, PA Instructor: Craig Gandy, February 28 – March 3, 2013 (BT) Registration Deadline: February 14, 2013 SVMC
*“Evangelism: Both Now and Not Yet” online Instructor: Tara Hornbacker, Professor of Ministry Formation, Bethany Theological Seminary, April 8 – May 31, 2013 (MS) Registration Deadline: March 11, 2013
“Introduction to Pastoral Care” Two locations: Instructor onsite at McPherson College, Kansas (will qualify for a Brethren College experience); course also available electronically in Florida; Instructor Anna Lee Hisey Pierson, May 2-5, 2013 (MS) Registration Deadline: April 1, 2013
2013 Educational Travel Experiences:
“Annual Conference Directed ISU” Charlotte, NC Course created around the Ministers’ Association speaker Dr. Greg Jones (BT) June 28-29, 2013
** “But Who Is My Neighbor? Christianity in a Global Context” McPherson College, Kansas, Instructor: Kent Eaton, Fall, 2013 (BT)
Please note: While we continue to accept students beyond the Registration deadline, on that date we determine whether we have enough students to offer a course. Many courses have required pre-course readings, so students need to be sure to allow enough time to complete those. Please do not purchase texts or make travel plans until the Registration Deadline is passed, and you receive a course confirmation.
*Bethany Experience **Brethren College Experience
Courses noted as “SVMC” need to be registered for through
the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center at SVMC@etown.edu, 717-361-1450
TRIM designations: BT (Bible/Theology credit) MS (Ministry Skills credit)
2013:
* “The Word Alive: An Introduction to Preaching” Bethany Theological Seminary, Richmond, IN. Instructor: Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm, Professor of Preaching and Worship, January 7-11, 2013. (MS) Registration Deadline: December 10, 2012 (The class has enough registrants to proceed, additional students are welcome)
“Introduction to New Testament” online Instructor: Susan Jeffers, January 28 – March 2, 2013 (BT) Registration Deadline: January 7, 2013
“The Book of Jonah” online, Instructor: Susan Jeffers, February 11 – March 22, 2013 (BT) Registration Deadline: February 1, 2012 SVMC
“Story of the Church: Reformation to the Modern Age” Lewistown, PA Instructor: Craig Gandy, February 28 – March 3, 2013 (BT) Registration Deadline: February 14, 2013 SVMC
*“Evangelism: Both Now and Not Yet” online Instructor: Tara Hornbacker, Professor of Ministry Formation, Bethany Theological Seminary, April 8 – May 31, 2013 (MS) Registration Deadline: March 11, 2013
“Introduction to Pastoral Care” Two locations: Instructor onsite at McPherson College, Kansas (will qualify for a Brethren College experience); course also available electronically in Florida; Instructor Anna Lee Hisey Pierson, May 2-5, 2013 (MS) Registration Deadline: April 1, 2013
2013 Educational Travel Experiences:
- May: Iona, Scotland led by Professor Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm - Course Full
- June 3: “Journey Through the Bible” A 12 day trip to the Holy Land (Israel) led by Bethany Theological Seminary’s Professor of New Testament Studies, Dan Ulrich and TRIM Coordinator Marilyn Lerch. With a starting price of $3198, included are round trip international airfare from JFK, New York, first class hotels, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, breakfast and dinner daily and more. TRIM/EFSM students may earn course credit for this trip. Course requirements will include preparatory reading and journaling during the trip. Ordained ministers may earn 4 CEUs for participating. The trip is open to all interested travelers: students, those in set apart ministry and lay people. All travelers need to have a passport by Feb. 15 that extends through the end of 2013, those needing to apply for a new passport should do that before the end of 2012.
“Annual Conference Directed ISU” Charlotte, NC Course created around the Ministers’ Association speaker Dr. Greg Jones (BT) June 28-29, 2013
** “But Who Is My Neighbor? Christianity in a Global Context” McPherson College, Kansas, Instructor: Kent Eaton, Fall, 2013 (BT)
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