ESFM Year Two, Semester Two

Sometimes you want to learn a little more than you can get from (or put into) the typical Sunday sermon. Sometimes you want someone else to talk with about that passage you just read or that thorny theological question you’ve been wrestling with. Sometimes you wish that topic had been addressed when you were in school. The EDNIN School for Faith and Ministry (ESFM) was created for just such times as these, and we’re about to start a new semester!

Gathering in person one Saturday a month at the Wawasee Retreat Center in Syracuse, ESFM will offer courses on topics such as scripture, church history, and pastoral theology/practice as well as training in practical areas such as preaching and the spirituality of stewardship. The materials have been created by the Iona Collaborative at Seminary of the Southwest and will be led by local facilitators. Whether you are a lay person pursuing spiritual and intellectual enrichment, someone engaged in the process for ordination, or an ordained person seeking to continue your education, you are welcome to become a part of ESFM!

ESFM dates for the second semester will be: Mar 8, Apr 5, May 10, Jun 21, and July 26. The first three sessions will be held at the Wawasee Episcopal Center in Syracuse, Ind. and the last two at the Cathedral of Saint James in South Bend, Ind. On each of these Saturdays, there will be one course in the morning slot and two courses running at the same time in the two afternoon slots:

10 a.m.-12 p.m. (Eastern)
A—Greek Scriptures (taught in English): The Epistles ($250)

1-3 p.m. (Eastern)
A—Conversations on Church History: Anglican Studies ($250)
B—Licensed Preacher Training ($250)

3:30-5:30 p.m. (Eastern)
A—Pastoral Theory and Practice ($250)
B—Spirituality of Stewardship ($250)

For each session, participants will read assigned texts and watch video lectures beforehand. They then will come together at Wawasee (or the Cathedral) for facilitated discussion and other activities aimed at engaging the material more deeply. Afterwards, a written assignment will help learning take root and grow. Those completing the five sessions and their related assignments will receive a certificate of participation.

Register by February 20 in order to receive log in credentials in time to prepare for the first class.

Contact

The Rev. Canon Terri Bays, Ph.D.
Missioner for Transitions and Formation
Email