Institute for Ministry and Theological EducationEpiscopal Diocese of Atlantawww.EpiscopalInstitute.org

WELCOME to the Institute

A prayer for the InstituteEverlivingGod, font of all our knowledge and learning: enlighten our path as we grow in our love of you and your church; educate us with insights and skills to aid those around us; and enable us to live more fully into our baptismal promises through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. AMEN

Continuing education . . .The Diocese of Atlanta is committed to provide life-long adult Christian education to assist the active ministry of people seeking to fulfill their baptismal covenant.

We will accomplish this by providing a variety of learning experiences.

We will provide both one-day and multi-session educational formats in the Atlanta metropolitan region and in the convocations.We will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Certificates of Attendance for course completion.

Educational opportunities will include, but are not limited to, experiences that increase understanding of . . .

Biblical Studies

Church History

Church Music and Liturgical Arts

Environmental Stewardship

Episcopal Social Action on behalf of oppressed groups in society

Episcopal/Anglican Polity

Ethics

Evangelism

Inter-Faith Dialogue

Pastoral Care

Stewardship

Planned Giving

Spiritual Growth

Theology

Program DevelopmentAll programs will be developed by the Diocese of Atlanta Commission on Education in conjunction with Bishop Alexander, Bishop Whitmore, Deans, Clergy and Laity of the Diocese.

Commission on Education2008The Rev. Dr. Donald S. Tate, ChairMs. Nancy ArmstrongThe Rev. John BoltonMs. Ruth Elizabeth Conine-NakanoDr. Norma GivensMs. Linda ScottMs. Phyllis SeitzThe Rev. Nancy ShepherdThe Rev. Dr. Bradford R. Smith

Board of AdvisorsMs. Nancy A. Armstrong, DirectorMs. Ruth Elizabeth Conine-NakanoMs. Barbara DannerDr. John FordMr. Randall L. HughesDr. Carol M. LockettMr. Dennis MatthewsThe Rev. Ellen Echols PurdumThe Rev. Elizabeth RolesMs. Nanette S. RossArchdeacon John Titus

Long Term Projects:

Course Certifications

Institute leadership and administrative support

Affiliation with religious institution of higher education

Programs2007FALL LECTURE COURSE

"Imagining the World that Scripture Imagines"Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson Candler School of Theology, DecaturSaturday, September 29, 2007Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Programs 2008Religion & Violence: an interfaith dialogue in partnership with Trinity Institute, NYJanuary 21 23, 2008at local parishesAthens St Gregory the Great ChurchAtlanta St Martin-in-the Fields Church

Vocation & CallingThe Reverend Dr. John DeBeerApril 18, 2008Cathedral of St. Philip

Trinity Foundation Culture & Christianity Workshop for Parish Leaders and TeachersThe Rev. Dr. Nadim Nassar, Trinity FoundationSeptember 6, 2008Cathedral of St. Philip

Joy Unbounded A Saturday Morning in the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi Jon M. Sweeney, Writer and Editor of Paraclete PressSeptember 27, 2008Cathedral of St. Philip

Upcoming Programs 2009Radical abundance-a theology of sustainability in partnership with Trinity Institute, NYJanuary 21 23, 2009Presented locally in our Diocese, featuringGood meals and hospitalityEfM-facilitated small group discussionsLive, real time web castBookstore on site2 CEUs awarded by Trinity Institute

Trinity InstituteJanuary 21-23, 2009St. Catherines, MariettaSt. Gregory the Great, AthensSt. Thomas, ColumbusGrace Episcopal, Gainesville

Foundations for Christian Education Certification Course2009 - 2010

In January 2009 an in-depth two-year certification course specifically for those responsible for Christian education will begin. The issues our parishes face today can better be addressed when the Baptismal Covenant, Episcopal identity-authority-tradition-spirituality-polity, Church history, the church year, use of the prayer book, and the reading and interpretation of scripture are foundationally ingrained into our leaders.

The Orientation and four Certification Classes will be held on January 30-31, 2009, at Montara Farm. The mandatory two-day retreat will include worship, free time, gracious accommodations, fresh and healthy meals and fellowship.

Monthly Classes begin Saturday February 21 and continue on Third Saturdays in Mar-June and Sept-Dec. Classes will be from 9AM-4PM at Amerson House.

Graduates will be presented at Annual Council November 2010.

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admin.institute@episcopalatlanta.org

Registration by phone, mail or online

Diocesan Staff LiaisonMs. Linda Scott404-601-5353; 800-537-6743 x 155LScott@episcopalatlanta.org Institute DirectorMs. Nancy Armstrong404-601-5357NArmstrong@episcopalatlanta.org

Atlanta, GeorgiaSeptember 2008