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PATHWAYS Theological Education - Online and Progressive

September 24, 2022 in Conference News

PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc., invites you to explore its Progressive Christian theological education courses.  PATHWAYS courses are affordable, asynchronous, and completely online to fit the schedules of busy people!  Each course offers participants the opportunity to develop competency in the subject matter as well as the chance to meet and work with a diverse group from across the United States.

Whether you are called to a pastoral role, a congregational or community leader seeking new skills, or a curious inquirer, PATHWAYS has courses to expand your thinking, enhance your knowledge, and exhilarate your soul.

Courses announced to date for Winter I Term (January 2023) include: UCC History and Polity, and a new Clinical Pastoral Education for Urban Settings. Other courses are available through conversation and expressed needs.

 

To view the PATHWAYS core three-level curriculum for ministerial preparation, leadership development and continuing education, go to the Ministerial Preparation page on the PATHWAYS website. To express an interest and explore further what courses may be available for the Winter 1 Term (January 2023), please contact the Registrar, Melissa Ashmore, (registrar@pathwaystheological.org) for a conversation about your interests and  needs.

  • Course Schedule Look for PATHWAYS Winter I Term (January 2023) including: UCC History and Polity, and a new Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE accredited CPE). Spring and Summer 2023 schedule coming soon!

  • Ministerial Preparation The PATHWAYS core three-level curriculum for ministerial preparation, leadership development and continuing education.

There is time to sign up for courses, the registration process is easy and courses can begin the same day you register. Contact Melissa Ashmore, Registrar at registrar@pathwaystheological.org with questions.

Our participants include:

  •  students in preparation for ordination to the ministry as pastors;

  • ordained pastors with a passion for continuing education;

  • church members whose gifts include Bible Study leadership, youth ministry, children’s ministry, and worship design;

  • seminary students seeking additional education;

  • community leaders whose work includes building coalitions across faith traditions; and

  • those exploring calls to chaplaincy in hospitals, hospices, prisons, and other specialized settings.

If you are discerning a call to ministry, interested in deepening your foundation for Christian Education or just want to explore your own Christian faith, PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc. is the right place!

 

Rev. Marian R. Plant, Ed.D., President, Board of Directors

Rev. Dr. Salome As-Salaam, Vice President, Board of Directors

Rev. Dr. Ruth Shaver, Secretary, Board of Directors

Rev. Ginnie Ferrell, Treasurer, Board of Directors

PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc.

  

PATHWAYS Website Addresses:

Website: https://www.pathwaystheological.org/

Course Calendar: https://www.pathwaystheological.org/calendar/

Our Stories: https://www.pathwaystheological.org/our-stories/

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