Practicing Forgiveness in Challenging Times
June 5-9, 2017
In these challenging times of political, social, religious, and interpersonal conflict, practicing forgiveness helps individuals, families, and communities restore broken relationships. This unique five-day, multi-disciplinary study will explore the practice of forgiveness from a variety of Christian theological and psychological perspectives. Our instructors include members of 91¿´Æ¬Íøâ€™s talented academic faculty, as well as highly qualified, experienced educators from outside the 91¿´Æ¬Íø community, including Dr. Douglas Snyder, Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University. The unique modular construction of the program, with special pricing for particular sessions, encourages participation from those who cannot devote the entire week to a continuing education course. At the conclusion of the week, all registrants will receive a certificate from 91¿´Æ¬Íø confirming the extent of their participation in the course for purposes of seeking credit for continuing education from their respective governing bodies.
The Schedule:
Monday, June 5, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Introductions
Rebecca Hall, MSF; Director of Adult Education and Formation, St. David’s Episcopal Church, Austin and Facilitator, St. Benedict’s Workshop, Austin/San Antonio, Texas
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Monday, June 5, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Theological Dimensions of Forgiveness
Anthony Baker, PhD; Clinton S. Quin Professor of Systematic Theology, 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Tuesday, June 6, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Biblical Perspectives on Forgiveness
Steve Bishop, PhD; Associate Professor of Old Testament, 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Tuesday, June 6, 2:00-4:15 p.m.
Liturgical Practices of Forgiveness
The Rev. Nathan Jennings, PhD; Milton Richardson Associate Professor of Liturgics and Anglican Studies, 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Wednesday, June 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Practicing Forgiveness Through Pastoral Counseling*
The Rev. Dave Scheider, DMin; Director, Loise Henderson Wessendorff Center for Christian Ministry and Vocation
Thursday, June 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-4:15 p.m.
Forgiveness in Intimate Relationships: The Challenge of Infidelity**
Douglas Snyder, PhD; Professor of Psychology, Texas A&M University
Friday, June 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Preaching Forgiveness
The Rev. Micah Jackson, PhD; Bishop John Elbridge Hines Associate Professor of Preaching and Director of Comprehensive Wellness, 91¿´Æ¬Íø
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The Ethics and Spirituality of Forgiveness
Douglas Harrison, Ethicist and Spiritual Director, Austin, Texas
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Friday, 11:45-12:30 Closing Eucharist
The Rev. Dave Scheider, DMin, Presiding
Three (3) attendance options are available:
- Full five day course (cost: $450)
- Wednesday and Thursday sessions (cost: $200)
- Thursday session only (cost: $150)
*This offering provides two hours of CEU credit for counselors
**This offering provides four hours of CEU credit for counselors
Online registration will be available in soon.
Please contact [email protected] with questions about the workshop.
