To find SUMMER COURSES on WTC website: go to "Courses," (on left) "Search Courses" and hit the SUMMER 2012 button. There you will find over 10 courses in Pastoral areas, 6 in Religious education, 6 in Music and Arts, and some exciting offerings in Bible, Theology, Preaching, and History. (over 40 in all!)

Highlights include:

* Theology of Martin Luther King
* Biblical Storytelling
* Jewish Thought and Theology
* "Whose Revolution" using art, music, and theology of the Reformation
* "Missional Evangelism" or "Emergent Gatherings"
* Technologies for Vital Mnistries
* Outdoor Ministry

And much, much more. Questions? Talk with registrar or give us a call...

ALL the Search categories are currently working (yay!), and Fall 2012 courses fully posted (but for one school).

Consortium Student Survey Open to 3/26

We have over 200 students throughout the Consortium who have responded to the Student Survey so far.   This feedback helps us evaluate existing programs and plan for streamlining and planning new initiatives for our Planning Process for the next few years.   If you are a current student, please chime in at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WTCStudents2012

We especially encourage students who have participated in a Consortium course, cross-registered, or taken part in Consortium events to share impressions and hopes for the future.

How we serve student learning during your seminary years is at the heart of our mission and programs.

Courses up and Running for Fall 2012

Students have been sharing with us that Course Registration would happen more often for them if the process were clearer, and the courses up and available early enough. 

I am happy to share that 90% of our Fall 2012 courses at member schools are now posted on the web:   http://www.washtheocon.org/ (just click on courses and search by category).

Evening courses are offered regularly at Howard, John Leland, Virginia Union, and increasingly at Wesley.

A few online courses are also registered for next fall.

Please find a course that suits your schedule and subject interest, or call me if you need help or guidance (202-832-7675).

Courses that qualify for our Certificate Programs (in Ecumenical studies or Muslim Christian studies) are searchable--and we will have more information available on the website and on campuses soon.

Upcoming Ecumenist Dinner March 22

We are delighted this year to have Michael Kinnamon join us for the annual Ecumenist Dinner, to be held March 22 at 6:30 at St. Paul's College. 

Michael will share personal reflections on new ways to articulate the ecumenical calling and vision--with special implications for teaching and learning in seminaries and parishes.  As churches become more absorbed with internal issues, we at the Consortium are convinced that trumpeting the ecumenical vision is more important than ever.

The Dinner brings faculty, committed students and judicatory ecumenists together who teach and study ecumenism throughout the Consortium institutions.   If you are interested in joining us, please contact Larry at lgolemon@washtheocon.org !