Communion Formation
The Ecumenical Church in A Globalized World - January 6 - 20, 2010
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31
Journey with us to Geneva, one of the Ecumenical centers of the world, to discover what it means to be a member of a global communion of churches and the implications this globalization for ministry within North America.
We travel to the Lutheran World Federation, the United Nations offices, as well as many ecumenical venues in and around Switzerland.
We will be learning about and discussing issues such as:
- The work of the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches, and other confessional families such as the World Alliance of Reformed Churches
- The meaning and implications of being a communion of churches in an ecumenical context
- Ecumenical dialogues in pursuit of church unity
- How neo-liberal globalization and empire challenge what it means to be the church
- The particular challenges facing churches in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe
- Interfaith dialogue and diapraxis
- Humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and climate change
- International affairs, human rights and advocacy, especially in the context of the United Nations
- How our own churches, and cultural differences, are viewed in relation to other churches in the communion
- Reading the Bible, worship and spirituality in a global, cross-cultural context (i.e., through participation in the life of the English-speaking Lutheran Church in Geneva)
View Reflections from the Class of 2009 :
"Voices in Communio"What You Need to Know: Registration deadline is October 1, 2009
Who can attend? Persons currently enrolled in a Masters program relating to theology at an accredited seminary or Divinity School.
What are the requirements? Engaged participation in the presentations and discussions, required readings, regular written reflections and a final paper or project.
What does it cost?
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Airfare (arranged by you): $700 – $800
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Non-Refundable Deposit (due w/ this form): $150
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Registration (includes room and 1 meal a day): $1,000
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Books (approximately): $30
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TOTAL: $1,880 - $1,980
How do I register?
Contact your school’s registrar. Complete the registration form. Mail registration form with the $150 non-refundable deposit to:
Rev. Teresita Valeriano
The Lutheran World Federation
Regional Office In North America
8765 W. Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
What else do I need to know? Make checks payable to LWF (Lutheran World Federation). The trip is limited to 30 students and is on a first come bases.
The deadline to register is October 1, 2009 unless the program fills up prior to that date. REGISTER EARLY!!