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Lifelong Theological Education is our ever-changing series of programs, lectures, workshops and events designed to bring the many voices of theological theory and practice to the community. 

Summer 2010 

Curso Teologico de Verana 2010

Curso Teologico de Verana
Dr. Tércio Junker
is Assistant Professor of Worship and Director of Sweeny Chapel at CTS.
Dr.Débrora Junker is Assistant Professor of Christian Education at CTS.
Dr. Daniel Schipani is Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary.
Monday, July 26 – Friday, July 30, 2010
Deadline: July 19
To Register or for more information, contact Joyce Weidner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (317) 931-4224.

Consejo Pastoral y Espiritualidad

Este mini-curso enfoca al consejo pastoral como una forma especial de guía espiritual. Las personas participantes considerarán cuestiones de teoría y práctica para afirmar la identidad personal y vocacional de consejeros/as pastorales como guías espirituales.

Espiritualidad Sacramental
El curso examinará las formas básicas de la liturgia bautismal y eucarística como medios de formación y transformación espiritual. Se prestará especial atención a la perspectiva histórica, teológica y bíblica, como elementos fundamentales para el desarrollo de la espiritualidad sacramental.
Christian Education and Spirituality

Educación Cristiana y Espiritualidad
Este curso procura favorecer la comprensión de la educación cristiana como un proceso permanente en el que se necesita  cultivar y nutrir a la persona en su totalidad - mente, pasiones y espíritu. Se considerarán las prácticas que invitan a las personas a profundizar su vida espiritual y a capacitarlas para el trabajo de transformación al guiar a otros en sus caminos de fe.

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Fall 2010

For more information or to register (unless otherwise specified): contact Joyce Weidner in the Office of Lifelong Theological Education at (317) 931-4224 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

August 11- 14 Biblical Storytellers Festival Gathering - “I Will Open My Mouth in a Story: Jesus, the Jewish Storyteller”
August 17 Preaching Workshop - “Advent, Christmas and Epiphany: Lections from the Hebrew Bible for Preaching and Worship”
Indy Talks: Converse. Connect. Create.
  • July 22 - “What the Arts Mean to Indianapolis”
  • September 30 - “An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert”
  • October 7 and 14 - “Hoosier Values: Can We Reconcile Independence and the Common Good?”
August 20-21 Inclusive Church Workshop - Building an Inclusive Church
September 25 Bi-Vocational Ministry Workshop
September 29 and 30 Saltsburg Distinguished Lecturer Series - Three lectures under the theme: “The Bible and Eradicating Poverty”
October 13-15 Faith-Based Domestic Violence Conference
October 26 Saltsburg Preaching Workshop
November 10 Spirit and Place Festival - “Unexpected Guests at the Table” Interfaith Storytelling
November 13 Charles Bozidar Ashanin Memorial Lecture - “Mary and the Meaning of Holiness in the Orthodox Faith”
November 20 Spiritual Growth Workshop - “Living With Loss During the Holidays”
November 23 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

 Mark your calendar for 2011

January 15                Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration - “Our Beloved Community Multigenerational Festival”
February 4 Relationship Workshop - Imago Relationship Therapy Training
March 7 The 30th Annual Jewish-Christian Relations Conference
March 17 Spirituality and Psychotherapy Lectures

Biblical Storytellers Festival Gathering

“I Will Open My Mouth in a Story: Jesus, the Jewish Storyteller”
with Dr. Ann Graham Brock
Wednesday, August 11 – Saturday, August 14, 2010
Ridgecrest Conference Center, near Asheville, NC
Contact the Network of Biblical Storytellers at (800) 355-6627 or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and to register.

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Preaching Workshop

Advent, Christmas and Epiphany: Lections from the Hebrew Bible for Preaching and Worship”
with Dr. Richard H. Lowery

August 17, 2010

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Indy Talks: Converse. Connect. Create.

“What the Arts Mean to Indianapolis”
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Athenaeum, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis
For more information, contact Janet Boston at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 317-631-3301, ext. 214.

“An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert”
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Clowes Hall, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis
For more information, contact the Indiana Humanities Council at 317-638-1500 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

“Hoosier Values: Can We Reconcile Independence and the Common Good?”
with Carol Johnston, Director of Lifelong Theological Education at CTS and David Craig, Faculty Leader, IUPUI Common Theme
Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm at CTS
Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Noon at the IUPUI Campus Center, 420 University Boulevard, Indianapolis

Hoosiers value their independence and self-reliance, but they also value their families and communities. A provocative panel will engage the participants in conversation about where these values intersect, where they compete, and how “Hoosier values” and ethics should (or should not) help shape Indiana’s future.

Organized by: Christian Theological Seminary and IUPUI Common Theme Project and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

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Inclusive Church Workshop

Building an Inclusive Church
August 20-21, 2010
details and registration

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 For Congregations

Bi-Vocational Ministry Workshop with
Rev. Dr. Bill Kincaid

Saturday, September 25, 2010

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Saltsburg Distinguished Lecturer Series

“The Bible and Eradicating Poverty”
with Dr. Gale A. Yee

Wednesday, September 29 – Thursday, September 30, 2010
FREE and open to the public.

lecture 1. Answering God’s Call: Bringing Justice to All
Wednesday, September 29, 6:00 pm, Common Room at CTS
Explore the eight Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations and how faith-based communities are already involved with these MDGs. Dr. Yee includes reflections on biblical regard for the poor and marginalized.

lecture 2. Raising the Poor from the Dust: The Prophets
Thursday, September 30, 1:00 pm, Common Room at CTS
Reflect with the stories of Elijah and Elisha in 1 and 2 Kings and how these prophetic figures dealt with the harsh conditions of poverty caused by famine, war, and exploitation.

lecture 3. The Silenced Speak: Lessons from Biblical Women
Thursday, September 30, 6:00 pm, Common Room at CTS
Explore how the MDGs relate to the song of Hannah (1 Sam 2), Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1), and to other biblical visions of empowered women.

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Faith-Based Domestic Violence Conference

Wednesday, October 13 – Friday, October 15, 2010
For questions or to pre-register, contact Not 2 Believers Like Us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (317) 923-7278 ext. 13.

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Saltsburg Preaching Workshop

with Rev. Dr. John W. Kinney
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Spirit and Place Festival

“Unexpected Guests at the Table” Interfaith Storytelling event
Featuring Mr. George Kelley of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Dr. Marti Steussy of Christian Theological Seminary, and Mr. Khabir Shareef of Storyteller’s Drum Inc.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
This program has been made possible through a matching grant from the Indiana Humanities Council in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Charles Bozidar Ashanin Memorial Lecture

“Mary and the Meaning of Holiness in the Orthodox Faith”
with Dr. Vigen Guroian

Saturday, November 13, 2010

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Spiritual Growth Workshop

“Living With Loss During the Holidays”
Rev. Dr. Dan Moseley
Saturday, November 20, 2010

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Tuesday, November 23, 2010
SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral
For more information, call SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral at 317-634-4519

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

“Our Beloved Community Multigenerational Festival”
Saturday, January 15, 2011

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Relationship Workshop

Imago Relationship Therapy Training
with Dr. Harville Hendrix
Friday, February 4 – Saturday, February 5, 2011

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The 30th Annual Jewish-Christian Relations Conference

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
Monday, March 7, 2011

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Spirituality and Psychotherapy Lectures

“Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy”
with Dr. Brent Bradley
Thursday, March 17 – Friday, March 18, 2011

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More Information and Registration

For more information or to register (unless otherwise specified): contact Joyce Weidner in the Office of Lifelong Theological Education at (317) 931-4224 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Location (unless otherwise specified above): Christian Theological Seminary is located at 1000 West 42nd Street in Indianapolis, IN 46208. See map here