Events and Classes
22nd May, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
The following are classes offered by the Office of Formation and Leadership Development. Online classes are offered intermittently and registration information will be updated as it is received.On-Site Classes
2012 US REVM Retreat (Berkeley, California)
9 – 12, August, 2012
In conjunction with the US REVM, courses will be taught onsite at Pacific School of Religion that will meet all three MCC requirements (i.e. MCC Polity, Sexuality Studies, and Queer History). You may register for these courses directly via the Pacific School of Religion website.
LGBTQ Histories and Theologies for Ministry
Dates: 30 July – 3 August, 9 am – 1 pm
Instructors: Jay Johnson and Bernard Schlager
Course meets requirements for both Queer History and Sexuality Studies
MCC Polity
Dates: 6 – 8 August, 9 am – 1 pm
Instructor Rev. Terri Echelberger
Online Classes
We are currently finalizing the 2012 schedule for online courses. Each course will be offered twice online in 2012. Details on this page will be added as they are confirmed, so check back often. Our attempt is to give you as much information as possible so that you can plan in advance.
Registration will open at least one month prior to each course. Please contact us if you have any questions.
MCC Polity
This course will consider the history, structure, and governance of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) as well as the values, theologies, and cultures that have shaped MCC. This will be explored in the larger context of LGBTQ liberation movements and the global religious context.
Dates: 21 April – 2 June (final papers/projects due 16 June)
Skype Calls: Saturdays April 28 and May 19 at 12:00 pm ET
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Nancy Horvath-Zurn
REGISTER NOW
Dates: 8 October – 21 November
Skype Calls: Saturdays 13 October and 3 November at 1 pm ET (final papers/projects due 21 November)
Instructor: Rev. Onetta Brooks
REGISTER NOW
Queer History
This course will give an overview of the history of GLBTQ people from the ancient Western world, through pre-industrial and modern cultures, to contemporary global situations. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the changing social constructions of sexuality and gender, and on the historic roots of contemporary religious, social, and political realities.
Dates: 5 May – 9 June (final papers/projects due 18 June)
Virtual Class Meets Live from 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET on Saturdays
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Joan Saniuk
REGISTER NOW
Dates: 13 August – 24 September (off on Labor Day)
Virtual Class Meets Live on Monday evenings (time TBD based on time zone of registrants)
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Renee DuBose
REGISTER NOW
Sexuality Studies
This course provides students with basic information about human sexuality and offers an opportunity to become more comfortable talking about a variety of sexual issues. Students will also have an opportunity to assess the sexual health of oneself, professional ministry, and location of ministry, including preventing misconduct and sexual abuse. The course includes teachings/texts about sexuality from tradition, as well as denominational and congregational policies. Students will reflect theologically on the integration of sexuality and spirituality, and examine the impact of race, class, gender, and heterosexism on issues of sexuality in ministry.
Dates: 2 April – 11 May (day of week and times TBD)
Instructor: Rev. Rachelle Brown
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Dates: December – January, 2013 (dates and times TBD)
Instructor: TBD
On-Demand Classes
A Hidden Wholeness: Living an Undivided Life as a Spiritual Leader
Workshop by Rev. Dr. Mona West based on Parker Palmer’s book A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life. Participants will learn the ways in which the journey from childhood to adulthood often results in leading a life that is disconnected from our true self or soul. CEU Credit offered. Learn More and Watch Online!
