‘History of the Church of the Brethren’ among upcoming Brethren Academy courses

“The deadline for ‘The History of the Church of the Brethren’ course is quickly approaching,” said an announcement from the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership. “If you are interested in the course for TRIM or EFSM credit, CEU credits, or personal enrichment, please do not let the registration deadline pass by without learning more.”

Registration deadline is July 31.

“The History of the Church of the Brethren” is an online course from Aug. 21-Oct. 15, 2024, taught by Denise Kettering-Lane, associate professor of Brethren Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary.

“How has the Brethren movement developed over time? How have Brethren confronted issues in the broader society, such as slavery, war, or prohibition? This course will answer these questions and others by exploring the history of the Brethren movement, beginning with its origins in Schwarzenau, Germany and tracing its development through over 300 years of history,” said a description of the course. “While this course will predominantly focus on the Church of the Brethren, the class will also touch briefly on other Brethren groups. The course will investigate the social historical contexts in which the Brethren emerged in Europe, immigrated to North America, and spread to other countries. A focus of the course will be on the changes and continuities among the Brethren in interaction with surrounding cultures.”

More upcoming courses

“Introduction to the New Testament,” an online course, Oct. 16-Dec. 10, 2024, with instructor Matt Boersma; register by Sept. 11, 2024

“A Place of Refuge,” a travel seminar to Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 7-15, 2025, with instructors Josh Brockway, Maggie Elwell, and Dan Poole; register by Nov. 1, 2024, for Brethren Academy and CEU students

“Introduction to Worship,” an online course, Jan. 15-March 11, 2025, with instructor Christy Waltersdorff; register by Dec. 11, 2024

“Church of the Brethren Polity,” an online course, Feb. 12-April 8, 2025, with instructor Torin Eikler; register by Jan. 8, 2025

“Effective Leadership for Times Such as These,” a Zoom intensive, April 4-5 and May 2-3, 2025, (Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Eastern time), with instructor Randy Yoder (register by emailing the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center at karenhodges@svmccob.org)

“Journey Into Paul’s World,” a travel seminar to multiple New Testament locations in Greece, May 24-June 2, 2025, with Dan Ulrich, Wieand Professor of New Testament Studies at Bethany Seminary; register by Oct. 1, 2024, when a $200 deposit also is due (register for this course at https://bethanyseminary.edu/journey-into-pauls-world)

Building Bridges Courses

As part of Bethany Seminary’s initiative to “Build Bridges Across Ideological Divides,” the academy is offering a series of TRIM-level courses to help clergy recognize and meaningfully address division in their congregations and communities. The courses listed below are a part of this series and will either address the topic in part or as the main theme of the course:

“Introduction to Worship,” an online course with Zoom sessions, Jan. 15-March 11, 2025, with instructor Christy Waltersdorff; register by Dec. 11, 2024

“Leadership and Administration for the Now and Future Church,” an online course, Aug. 13-Oct 7, 2025, with instructor Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey, coordinator of English-Language Ministry Training Programs for the Brethren Academy; register by Sept. 11, 2024

“Intercultural Competence,” an intensive at Bethany Seminary in Richmond, Ind., spring 2025 (dates to be announced), with instructor Darla Kay Deardorff

“Intro to Preaching,” spring 2026 (dates to be announced), with instructor Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm, Brightbill Professor of Preaching and Worship at Bethany Seminary

These and other English-language courses from the Brethren Academy may be taken for continuing education, personal enrichment, or credit for those in the Training in Ministry (TRIM)/Education for Shared Ministry (EFSM) programs.

Unless otherwise noted, register and pay for courses at https://bethanyseminary.edu/brethren-academy/brethren-academy-course-listings/brethren-academy-course-registration-annual-trim-payment or call 765-983-1824.

Please do not purchase texts or make travel plans until the registration deadline has passed and you have received a course confirmation.

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