Thinking Outside The Box...

...an event series designed to employ Austin Seminary's resources in the service of the church; and to promote and engage in critical theological thought and research…

At Austin Seminary, the teaching and learning don’t end the moment diplomas change hands. We continue to provide opportunities to our graduates that equip and strengthen them to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ.

This year we are expanding our Austin Seminary on-the-road model to include events for congregations as well as our alumni/ae and their colleagues. We will be asking the critical “So what?” questions as we explore creative ways to preach, teach, and think about being the church in the world.

In the fall of 2010, Austin Seminary will be on the road around the Synod of the Sun, engaging lay and clergy audiences with the topic, “Today's Church—Our Challenge.” In the spring we will be in churches across Texas.

We hope to see you along the way!

September 26-27, First Presbyterian Church, Norman, Oklahoma
"Today's Church—Our Challenge: The Gift of Perspective"
Sunday morning at 8:30 and 11:00 – Worship led by President Ted Wardlaw
Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. – Lecture by David Jensen, Professor of Constructive Theology and Interim Academic Dean
Monday 11:00-1:00 – Clergy Workshop for alumni/ae and their colleagues with Professor David Jensen
To register for the lunch program, please go here

October 11, Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, Arkansas
"Today's Church—Our Challenge: The Gift of Leadership"
Monday noon – Clergy Workshop for alumni/ae and their colleagues with Cynthia Rigby, W.C. Brown Professor of Theology

November 14-15, First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, Louisiana
"Today's Church—Our Challenge: The Gift of Preaching"
Sunday morning–Worship led by President Ted Wardlaw
Sunday afternoon – Lecture by President Wardlaw
Monday noon – Clergy Workshop for alumni/ae and their colleagues with Rev. Lana Russell, Director of Alumni/ae and Church Relations

The lunches are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a cost of $10. More information and registration details forthcoming!

 

MidWinters

MidWinters are held annually at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The lectures, begun in 1949, have served as an opportunity for educational and spiritual sustenance for alumni/ae, students, area pastors, and the public.

The next MidWinters will occur January 31 - February 2, 2011.

For more information about MidWinters, go here.

Recent Graduate Seminar

Held bi-annually for graduates of the previous two years, this is a three-day seminar with a specific curriculum and is an opportunity to come back to campus for a time of learning, exchanging and reconnecting. Information about the 2011 Seminar will be available at a later date.