New York Theological Seminary

NYTS Alumnae Nessette Falu is Joining LGBT Studies at Yale University as the 2013-2014 Sarah Pettit Doctoral Fellow

Rafael Reyes III — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:18 +0000

“The Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Studies at Yale University is pleased to announce that Nessette Falu will be joining LGBT Studies for the 2013-2014 academic year as the next Sarah Pettit Doctoral Fellow. The Fellowship is supported by the Sarah Pettit Fund, which was established in 2003 as a permanent endowment to honor and perpetuate the memory of lesbian activist Sarah Pettit, who earned her BA from Yale in 1988. Pettit died in 2003 in the midst of a high profile career as a writer, editor, and LGBTQ advocate. She was for many years the editor-in-chief and vice president of OUT Magazine, which she co-founded in 1992. In 1999, she was appointed the senior editor of Newsweek’s Arts and Entertainment section. She also served on the advisory board of the New York Lesbian and Gay Anti-Violence Project.”

June 1st, 2013 – Writing for Theological Education Course

Rafael Reyes III — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:18:03 +0000

THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

Offers

WRITING FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION

Writing for Theology is designed for those who need to sharpen and enhance their writing skills to be more effective in their ministries.

Classes will be held on Saturday’s from 9:00 am-4:00 pm on the following dates:

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013

THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Tuition: $350 – PLACE: Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Ave – Room 421

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Summer Courses and Registration Forms Available

Rafael Reyes III — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:04:03 +0000

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Thursday, May 2, 2013 – 3rd Micah Institute Anniversary Awards Dinner

Rafael Reyes III — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:13:37 +0000

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May 13, 2013 – NYTS Alumni/ae and Ministry Partner Day

Rafael Reyes III — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:02:11 +0000

Re-envisioning Theological Education in the 21st Century
“Recovery and Rebuilding—Moving from Being Reactive to Becoming Responsive”
Monday, May 13, 2013
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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NYTS Professor Peter Heltzel Reflecting on the Boston Marathon Bombing

Rafael Reyes III — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:28:11 +0000

Two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon, killing at least two and injuring hundreds. “Times of tragedy are opportunities for us in the faith community to express our love and also work for nonviolent love in the world,” said Peter Hetzel, a theology professor at New York Theological Seminary.

NYTS President Dale Irvin on the Boston Marathon Bombing

Rafael Reyes III — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:21:49 +0000

Friends,

Tragedy has struck again, this time in our neighboring city of Boston. The bombing of the Boston Marathon on Monday has once again brought us face to face with the senselessness of violence and death. The day after the event I read the reports in the papers and followed the story online, not knowing exactly how to respond. Certainly our prayers go out for those who were killed and wounded, and for families and communities that have been most directly affected by the event. But beyond that, what words do we need to hear? What can be said other than to express our sorrow and heartfelt grief?

Tuesday evening in my Modern Church History class the answer came. Each evening opens with a brief devotion led by members of the class. Even before the bombing on Monday the group that was leading the devotional exercise for this particular evening had chosen to build it around a series of readings. Their theme for the evening was “Courage.” They talked about finding the courage to live and what Tillich called “the courage to be.” “Watch!” said one person. “Stand fast in the faith!” said another. “Be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for God,” read a third. One person quoted Eleanor Roosevelt, who said, “You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’” Other quotes followed. I realized that I had been given the word I most needed to hear the day after the Boston bombing, four months after the Newtown killings, eight months after the Oak Creek killings ….

To all who have experienced loss in the Boston bombings, we send our deepest sympathies, with prayers for you and your loved ones. As we look yet one more tragedy in the face may we have the courage to continue to trust God, be present where we are called in places of need, and remind one another that tragedy does not get the last word in history; life does.

Dale T. Irvin
President

Going Home – The Civil Rights Movement and Southern Religion – Photos

Rafael Reyes III — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:56:39 +0000

Going Home – The Civil Rights Movement and Southern Religion

2013 CPE Summer Intensive Registration

Rafael Reyes III — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:58:47 +0000

NYTS will be offering a CPE Summer Intensive with group beginning July 15, 2013 (Group A) and July 17, 2013 (Group B). View pdf for more details.

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April 2, 2013: Book Tour Launch: New York Theological Seminary is On God’s Side with Jim Wallis

Rafael Reyes III — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:52:12 +0000

New York Times best-selling author Jim Wallis thinks our life together can be better. In his latest book, On God’s Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn’t Learned About Serving the Common Good (Brazos Press, 2013), Jim shows us how to reclaim Jesus’ ancient and compelling vision of the common good—a vision that impacts and inspires not only our politics but also our personal lives, families, churches, neighborhoods, and world. He thinks it’s time to ask what it means to be on God’s side, rather than claim God to be on ours.

On Tuesday, April 2, at 7:00 PM, Jim Wallis will share his vision for the common good at an event hosted by the Micah Institute at New York Theological Seminary (NYTS) in the Chapel of the Interchurch Center (475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115). This is the first event of Jim’s official book tour. Following Jim’s presentation, a panel of respondents will give their reaction to Jim’s talk and share their unique perspective on the common good. Respondents include: Dr. Obery Hendricks, well-known religious commentator and Professor of Biblical Interpretation at NYTS; Onleilove Alston, Faith Based Organizing Associate at the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agency; and Alexie Torres-Fleming, Executive Director of the Micah Institute at New York Theological Seminary and Director of the Resource Center for Women in Ministry.

Jim will also present the Rev. Darren Ferguson, NYTS alum and Pastor at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Far Rockaway, New York with the Amos Award given to a person from humble beginnings who becomes a prophet of justice. The award was originally presented to Rev. Ferguson in 2002 by Call to Renewal (former sister organization of Sojourners). It is being re-awarded to Rev. Ferguson after being lost last year in super-storm Sandy. A book signing will occur immediately following the discussion. Books will be available for purchase onsite.

About New York Theological Seminary

New York Theological Seminary (NYTS) has long been recognized for its innovative programs, its pioneering spirit, and its commitment to training women and men for ministry in the real world. For more than a century we have been offering theological education that is accessible, inclusive and transformative. We believe that God calls people from all walks of life and that each person has a unique ministry to fulfill. Our task is to help each one discover what that means for you, and to help you prepare for the next stage of your exciting journey of faith. NYTS currently offers a Master of Professional Studies (in Sing Sing only), a Master of Arts in Religious Education, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling, a Master of Divinity, a Doctor of Ministry, and a non-accredited Certificate in Christian ministry. Most of the more than 650 students attending classes in these various programs work full-time and go to school evenings and/or weekends. Instruction is offered in English, Spanish, Korean and French. Graduates have distinguished themselves around the world in a variety of ministries in churches, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, government service, and secular professions. They serve as pastors, bishops, chaplains, teachers, business leaders, university and seminary presidents, executives, lawyers, medical doctors, missionaries, and more. NYTS is often cited as a model for institutions around the world seeking to address the educational needs of those living in urban centers and facing the challenge of contemporary global economic and social context.

About the Micah Institute at NYTS

Inspired by the Hebrew prophet Micah’s call to “act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God,” the Micah Institute works alongside faith leaders to fight poverty and injustice. Our three tiered approach is to: EDUCATE: through a Doctor of Ministry Degree Program in Transformational Leadership and Faith-Rooted Organizing; EQUIP: through capacity-building initiatives, educational opportunities and outreach programs; ACT: through the New York City Clergy Network – a multi-faith, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural network committed to building a movement for a just and sustainable New York City. Alexie Torres-Fleming serves as the Executive Director of the Micah Institute.

Contact: Ms. Alexie Torres-Fleming
Executive Director, The Micah Institute at NYTS
Phone: 212.870.1205
Email: atfleming@nyts.edu