New York School of Ministry
Contact
Marjorie Purnine
New York Conference UCC
mpurnine@uccny.org
315-446-3073 x16
Where
Webconferenced Course (no face to face meetings): American Church History
Blended Courses (some face to face meetings): UCC History and Polity Introduction to Theology
Face to Face meetings held at: New York Conference Office
5575 Thompson Road
DeWitt, NY 13214
Driving Directions
Instructors
The Rev. Steven D. Johnson, PhD is Co-Pastor of the Federated Church of Maine and an adjunct professor of Philosophy and Ethics at Broome Community College. He is a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary and received his Ph.D. in Theology from Drew University.
The Rev. Marian Shearer is Associate Conference Minister for Clergy and Authorized Ministry Concerns of the New York Conference. She is a graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School and has served on the staff of the New York Conference for over 10 years.
Spring Classes 2014
American Church History
Instructor: Rev. Steven D. Johnson, Ph.D.
Webconferenced Course: No Face to Face Meetings Students will be expected to have webcams (which can be purchased for $30 at stores like Target)
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This course will survey important events, people and ideas in American church history from colonial times through the first decade of the 21st century. Though students can expect to encounter materials from a wide range of religious perspectives there will be an emphasis on events, people, and ideas that have had a particular impact on the development of the United Church of Christ.
Saturdays: February 8 and 22, March 1, 8 and 29. 9:00am-1:00pm
Course Fee: $225; Audit $150; Repeat Course Audit $100
Registration Deadline: January 23, 2014
UCC History & Polity
Instructor: Rev. Marian Shearer
Blended Course: Three Webconferenced meetings and Two Face to Face Meetings Students will be expected to have webcams (which can be purchased for $30 at stores like Target)
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This course surveys the historical and current documents that illuminate the breadth of theology that informs the United Church of Christ. It provides an overview of the history of the UCC since 1957 and examines the covenantal structure of the church, the responsibilities and accountability of authorized ministers, worship, and vocation in the UCC.
Saturdays:
Webconferenced sessions: March 15 and 22; June 7 1:30pm-4:30pm
Face-to-face sessions: May 10 and 17 9:30am-3:30pm
Course Fee: $225; Audit $150; Repeat Course Audit $100
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2014
Introduction to Theology
Instructor: Rev. Steven D. Johnson, Ph.D
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Blended Course: Several Webconferenced meetings and 1 or 2 Face to Face Meetings Students will be expected to have webcams (which can be purchased for $30 at stores like Target)
This course introduces students to the primary themes of Christian Theologyis to understand the history, theology, and pastoral elements of Christian Theology. Students write papers or sermons that address the topics of Christology, the Doctrine of the Trinity, and the Purpose of the Church.
Face-to-face session: Saturday, April 12 10:00am-3:30pm
Webconferenced sessions: Wednesdays, April 23 and 30 6:30-8:45pm
Webconferenced or face-to-face session: Saturday, May 3 9:00am-1:00pm
Webconferenced sessions: Wednesdays, May 7, 14 and 21 6:30pm-8:45pm
Course Fee: $225; Audit $150; Repeat Course Audit $100
Registration Deadline: March 27, 2014
A non-refundable deposit of $25 must be received to process your registration. The balance of the course fee is due to the Conference by the second meeting of the class. If paying by check, please make it out to The New York Conference UCC.
Registration Deadlines
- American Church History: January 23
- UCC History & Polity: February 27
- Introduction to Theology: March 27