FOOD, FAITH, AND JUSTICE: HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE WHOLE CREATION
This dynamic course will integrate a theology of holy communion with a critical examination of how we produce, distribute, and consume “our daily bread” in today’s economy, while also exploring practical ways individuals and communities can participate in alternative food practices that are holy, healthy and just.
May 20-24, 2013, Daily Schedule
Indoor Class Time: 8-11:30 a.m.
Lunch and Travel: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Outdoor Field Learning: 1:30-4 p.m. (Various Locations)
DAILY OR 5-DAY PASSES TO CLASS SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING STUDENTS
Each day functions as a freestanding learning experience including: a theological focus on God’s invitation to participate in loving communion through a unique set of table practices; a critical examination of modern industrial agriculture’s destructive effects on people and the land; and practical strategies to help build a more sustainable and just food economy. Classes may be taken as individual days or may be purchased as a 5-Day series (see pricing below).
REGISTRATION FOR COURSE CREDIT
Course credit is available for Garrett-Evangelical and ACTS students through the normal registration procedures. The deadline for traditional students to register is May 1, 2013.
FIELD LEARNING
In addition to the morning class, which will include lectures, select media presentations, and discussion, there is the daily opportunity to share a communal meal with other participants and to spend the afternoon in hands-on learning experiences around the Chicago area. Persons interested in the full-day option should contact Shay Craig, coordinator for External Programs, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 847.866.4547.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
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Dr. Timothy R. Eberhart is the Visiting Assistant Professor of Moral and Public Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He teaches in the areas of theology and ethics, concentrating on the relation of Christian doctrine to economic, environmental, and political theory. He also serves as Garrett-Evangelical’s representative for the newly formed Seminary Stewardship Alliance (SSA), a consortium of schools dedicated to reconnecting Christians with the biblical mandate to care for God's creation. He received his B.A. from St. Olaf College, his M.Div. from Vanderbilt Divinity School, and his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Professor Eberhart is an ordained elder in the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church and has served as a youth director, campus chaplain, and local pastor. Before coming to Garrett-Evangelical, he was the Coordinator for the Project in Leadership and Sustainability in the Cal Turner Program for Moral Leadership in the Professions at Vanderbilt. He has taught extensively in local church and community settings on a range of theological and ethical issues. He and his wife Rev. Becky Eberhart, the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management at Garrett-Evangelical, and their three children reside in Evanston, Illinois. |
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Register for Food, Faith, and Justice (Five Day Pass)
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Register for Monday, May 20
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Register for Tuesday, May 21 Community of Creation
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Register for Wednesday, May 22 Economics for the Earth
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Register for Thursday, May 23 Cooperative Power
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Register for Friday, May 24 Feasting toward a Better World
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The Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation
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Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation is a First Among Protestant Seminaries
The establishment of the Rueben P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation affirms Garrett-Evangelical’s deep and abiding commitment to nurture spiritual leaders. This faculty position will help ensure that the church has leaders who are not only intellectually prepared to serve God and others, but who are spiritually formed in Christ so God can use them to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. - President Philip A. Amerson |
Garrett-Evangelical offers a number of continuing education opportunities for spiritual formation studies headed by the Rueben P. Job Institute for Spiritual Formation.
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has long been at the forefront of spiritual formation studies and we are just getting started. In January 2013, the Seminary fully-funded the Rueben P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation ($2 million), a first among Protestant seminaries in the United States. The Rueben P. Job Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation will uniquely position Garrett-Evangelical to further develop and enhance spiritual formation studies for generations to come.
Rigorous Academics Paired with Profound Spiritual Formation
Through rigourous academics paired with profound spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical is committed to spiritual formation studies at the masters, doctoral, and certification levels offering:
- Master of Divinity with concentration in Spiritual Formation
- Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Evangelism
- Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction
- Ph.D. in Christian Education and Congregational Studies with focus in Spiritual Formation
- Professional Certification in Spiritual Formation
To learn more about any of these programs, go to www.garrett.edu/programs or contact the Admissions Office and request information.
Bold Leaders for the Church, the Academy and the World
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has prepared men and women for ministry for over 160 years. On the campus of Northwestern University, upon the shores of Lake Michigan and on the outskirts of Chicago, Garrett-Evangelical is a place to nuture mind, body, and spirit.
Garrett-Evangelical is a community that honors and embodies our mission to prepare skilled, bold and articulate leaders who share the transforming love of Jesus Christ. Come see for yourself the ways in which our commitments to critical and creative reasoning, spiritual formation and prophetic participation in society are lived out in community with one another and the world around us.
World Renowned Faculty Dedicated to the Practice of Ministry and Spiritual Formation
Our faculty is one of Garrett-Evangelical's greatest assets. They are widely recognized for their expertise, scholarship, and leadership in the church and academy. Among them Dr. Dwight Judy, Professor of Spiritual Formation, has served as parish pastor, academic administrator of two graduate programs, retreat leader, retreat center director, spiritual director, and faculty member. Judy has authored many articles and books including his new book, A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life (Upper Room Books, 2013).
Perspectives on Theology and Church
Perspectives on Theology and Church is published by Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. The Garrett-Evangelical community of Christian scholars maintains a strong record of producing work relevant to the theology and practice of the church today. This page will continue to be updated with papers, essays, and event proceedings for dissemination to both the academy and the church.
Uniformity versus Independence: Reflections on Theology
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Welcome to Academics
Welcome to the Academic Affairs website! Our goal is to keep our curriculum relevant to the needs of the church, the academy, and the world. We are proud of the ethnic, racial, gender, and international diversity of our faculty and student body. We are committed to retaining this diversity and multicultural integration in our learning both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Affairs welcomes your interest and we encourage you to be in contact with our office as you choose a school for theological education and preparation for various forms of ministry. May God bless you in this most exciting journey into theological education!
Dr. Lallene Rector
Academic Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs
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United Methodist Programs
Garrett-Evangelical works in cooperation with United Methodist district committees of ministry and conference boards of ordained ministry to assist students as they clarify their call to ministry, engage in spiritual formation, and develop the understandings, skills, and practices for faithful church leadership.
- Students seeking ordination as elder in The United Methodist Church usually enroll in the Master of Divinity program (though the Course of Study School may be an option; see below). Most students are full-time; however some of the program may be completed part-time.
- Students seeking ordination as deacon in The United Methodist Church may enroll in the Master of Divinity program, one of the Master of Arts programs, or in the Basic Graduate Theological Studies (BGTS) program. Students may enroll in these programs full-time or, as in-ministry students, take intensive courses in January and summer terms.
- Students seeking certification in Christian education, evangelism, music ministry, spiritual formation, children's ministry, or youth ministry may complete educational requirements either in a degree program or in January and summer terms. More information about UM certification is available from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
- Garrett-Evangelical also participates with the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in providing a Course of Study School for those seeking to serve in ministry as "local pastors." The Basic Course of Study Program is provided in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Courses for those interested in Advanced Course of Study, leading to ordination as an elder, are also available.
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Transcripts
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Alternatively, you may request a transcript by completing this form and mailing or faxing it to the registrar. Your signature is required. Requests cannot be taken over the phone. The first transcript is free; subsequent copies cost $5.00 each. In an emergency, a transcript may be faxed for an additional $3.00, in addition to the $5.00 mailed copy.
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Registrar's Office
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201
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AMBS and Garrett-Evangelical Partnership
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a new partnership with Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) in Elkhart, Indiana. In June of 2011, the University Senate of The United Methodist Church endorsed this partnership. This new initiative is designed to assist students at AMBS in meeting United Methodist ordination requirements through a certificate in United Methodist Studies and to provide students at Garrett-Evangelical the opportunity to obtain a concentration in Peace Studies.
Garrett-Evangelical will be providing regular and multiple opportunities to fulfill requirements for United Methodist ordination through a certificate in United Methodist Studies for Master of Divinity students at AMBS. In return, AMBS will provide a set of courses for a concentration in Peace Studies. Some of these courses will be made available online, some by intensive courses in January and the summer, and some during regular semester terms on the campuses in Evanston or Elkhart. Another component of the partnership is that each school will also provide staff to advise students in fulfilling the expectations for these programs.
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