Theological Education
The Office of Theological Education is the liaison between your Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seminaries and the General Assembly Mission Council.
Celebrate Theological Education Emphasis Sunday
Where would we be without our seminaries?
Paul asked the Corinthian Church, “If all were a single member, where would the body be?” (1 Cor. 12:19) Where would the body be if we were only an ear or only a mouth or only an eye? Where would the body be if we were congregations without seminaries or seminaries without congregations? The body and its members are interrelated.
Theological Education Emphasis Sunday, September 19, is an invitation to you and your congregation to pray for and celebrate the gift of our seminaries. The Committee on Theological Education encourages you to embrace this opportunity and to use the liturgical resources compiled by the Office of Theological Education. The resources include responsive prayers and hymn suggestions. We encourage you to lead portions of the worship service from the baptismal font and table.
If you need more assistance please contact the Office of Theological Education at (800) 728-7228, x5359 or send an email.
2010 Theological Education Emphasis Sunday worship materials
Order these free resources for use in your celebration
- COTE Joint Seminary Viewbook “Our Presbyterian Seminaries,” PDS# 21160-10-001
(also available for download: 2010 Viewbook and 2009 Viewbook) - Bulletin insert for Theological Education/Seminary Emphasis Sunday, PDS# 21160-09-002
- “Our Presbyterian Seminaries” postcard, PDS# 21160-09-003
- Offering envelope for whenever you choose to support theological education in a special way, PDS# 21160-09-004.
Together, your seminaries ...
- Offer coursework through master's degree programs to prepare men and women to be pastors, educators, chaplains, therapists, spiritual directors and musicians for congregations and other specialized ministries
- Prepare men and women for a global, multicultural ministry context, whether they will serve in a rural, urban, suburban, small town, international or Third World setting
- Provide continuing education for clergy and lay leaders
- Provide doctorate-level programs for ministers of the Word and Sacrament
- Serve as centers of research, theological discourse and reflection for the benefit of the wider church
- Work with congregations, presbyteries and other educational institutions as consultants and advisors on issues and concerns of the church
- Reach out to youth and other persons who may be called to ministry to facilitate the discernment process
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