2013 United Methodist Full Connection Seminar

Duke Divinity School

September 9, 2013 to September 10, 2013

Seminar Overview and Format›‹

This seminar is a theological workshop designed to help United Methodists participating in the ordination process prepare for their board interviews and written examinations.

The seminar features:

  • Advance access to audio recordings of 10 lectures 
    Participants will listen recordings of 10 lectures prior to arriving on campus. The lectures, offered by distinguished faculty and practitioners, each address one of the disciplinary questions and can help candidates begin to write their papers and formulate their thoughts about ordination. 
  • Interactive discussions
    Because participants will have already heard the lectures, the time on campus can be spent discussing the content and reflecting on the issues of ordination and ministry. 
  • Support in developing papers
    Participants are encouraged to bring drafts of their written work for critique and development while at Duke. 
  • In-depth conversations with annual conference officials
  • Opportunities for worship and community-building
Lectures›‹

The following distinguished faculty and practitioners will offer audio-based lectures on topics that address the traditional disciplinary questions for ordination.

TopicLecturer
Doctrine of SalvationRandy Maddox, William Kellon Quick Professor of Wesleyan and Methodist Studies
SacramentsBelton Joyner, Author and Retired United Methodist Pastor
WorshipLester Ruth, Research Professor of Christian Worship
Preaching/ProclamationJoy Moore, Associate Dean of African American Church Studies and Assistant Professor Preaching, Fuller Theological Seminary
Kingdom of God, Resurrection, Eternal LifeGeoffrey Wainwright, Robert Earl Cushman Professor of Christian Theology
Vocation and the Practice of MinistrySusan Pendleton Jones, Director of Field Education
God, Divine Grace, and HumanityL. Gregory Jones, Senior Strategist for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity School and Professor of Theology
The Lordship of Christ and the Holy SpiritEdgardo Colόn-Emeric, Assistant Professor of Christian Theology
Nature of the ChurchJason Byassee, Senior Pastor of Boone United Methodist Church, Boone, N.C.; Fellow in Theology and Leadership at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
Mission of the ChurchLaceye Warner, Associate Dean for Academic Formation and Programs; Associate Professor of the Practice of Evangelism and Methodist Studies; Royce and Jane Reynolds Teaching Fellow
Cost and Accommodations›‹

Provisional members of all United Methodist conferences are invited to participate in the United Methodist Full Connection Seminar.

 

Early Bird
(on or before
July 31, 2013)

 Regular
Registration Fee
 $80 $95 

Reduced Rate for Provisional Members in North Carolina

$30$45

Accommodations

While accommodations are not included in the seminar registration fee, we have negotiated a special rate at the Hilton Durham for seminar participants visiting from outside the Durham area.  If you would like to include a room reservation for Monday, Sept. 11, as part of your registration, please indicate your preference for a private or shared room on your registration form.  You also are welcome to make your own lodging arrangements elsewhere.

  • Private Room: $90/person
  • Shared Room: $45/person
    You may specify your preferred roommate on your registration form, and we will make every effort to accommodate your preferences.
Register›‹

Online registration will begin on July 1, 2013.

Contact›‹

The United Methodist Full Connection Seminar is coordinated by:

Should you have additional questions about this event, please contact our office at (919) 613-5323 or events@div.duke.edu.