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Matriculation Homecoming 2018
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The General Theological Seminary
440 West 21st Street New York, NY 10011 United StatesRefund Policy
Description
The 196th Matriculation Ceremony
Thursday, September 27, 2018 5:30 pm
The long-standing General tradition in which all new students sign the Matriculation book, the ceremony takes place during Evensong, and will be followed by a celebratory dinner for students and alumni in the Refectory.
Please note, there is no cost to attend the Matriculation Ceremony only.
Preaching Advent Workshop
Friday, September 29, 2018 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (lunch included)
SPEAKERS
The Rev. Dr. Julie Faith Parker, Associate Professor of Old Testament
The Rev. Dr. Chapin Garner, Affiliate Professor of Homiletics
The Rev. Kate Malin '06, Affiliate Professor of Homiletics
Get out in front of your Advent and Christmas preaching with this one-day conference designed for working parish preachers hoping to approach Advent with a bit less stress and a bit more spirit. In the morning, enjoy group learning led by biblical scholars and homiletics professors on the craft of preaching, the joys and challenges of the season and scriptural exegesis through the lens of Luke. Afternoon workshops will develop practical and applicable takeaways for preachers in the form of sermon outlines and thematic structure.
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The General Theological Seminary, located in New York City, educates and forms transformational leaders for the changing church in a changing world. Founded in 1817 as the first theological seminary of The Episcopal Church, General embodies the belief that rigorous academics, vibrant worship, beloved life in community, and practical experience are inseparable aspects of formation for all ministries of Christ's church.