布道的勇气
A six-credit post-master's certificate program for individuals serving young adults.
The program will train participants to read 和 interpret Scripture 和 use it as a foundational collection to preach on contemporary issues, 比如种族歧视, 经济, 环境正义. The program will teach methods for 说教 和 teaching diverse audiences. 它特别适应各种各样的机会, 上下文, 媒体可以最有效地接触到年轻人.
证书特点
- Hybrid certificate program that can be completed in one year (see program format below) with a small cohort
- 批判性和创造性地与圣经接触
- 提高宣讲和公开演讲的技巧
- H和s-on experience practicing 说教 和 developing justice-focused activities in different 上下文
成本
本证书共6学分，每单元2学分. 我们目前的信用利率是每信用1318美元. 学费是每学期交的，不是一次性交的.
给n the ways that participation in this program will enrich ministry at participants' home institution, our hope is that employers will be able to subsidize the cost for participants. 可申请奖学金, 和 applicants should indicate their level of need on the application form.
证书的日期
2024年7月15日至26日(夏季A)
Sept 2024–May 2025: project at home institution 和 online, asynchronous module January 3–10, 2025
2025年7月14日至25日(夏季B)
时间表(可能更改)
9:00 a.m.–11:45 p.m. -讲座，报告，讨论
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. -午休时间
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. -下午实习
Affordable on-campus housing is available during the duration of the program.
“My hope is that 布道的勇气 will inspire ministers 和 leaders to see themselves as preachers. The program will help participants build confidence 和 skills in biblical study, 说教, 公众演讲, 以及数字媒体. Each of the three courses in the program will be attentive to issues of diversity, 股本, 包容, 以及正义和神学反思的方式来解决这些问题. 总的来说，我很高兴能领导这个创新和及时的项目!”
课程
The hybrid program is completed over one year with a combination of in person 和 online components. 参与者在夏季A或夏季B期间亲自开始. 夏季A在偶数年举行，夏季B在奇数年举行. 夏天一个和夏天B可以任意顺序完成. 完成暑期课程后, participants complete a project 和 online module during the academic year. Participants then return to complete the second summer course to earn the 布道的勇气 certificate.
夏天一个
圣经，讲道和演讲
本课程注重学习, analyzing 和 说教 Scripture in ways that are attentive to issues of justice. Special attention will be given to prophetic literature, psalms, 和 gospels. This course helps participants hone practical 和 innovative 说教 skills such as 公众演讲 和 use of music 和 art to enhance 说教.
主题包括:
- 圣经的电子游戏正规平台
- 宣扬正义
- 公众演讲
- 艺术的运用
学年
行动宣讲
本课程准备学生发展和实施讲道活动. 它还探讨了在数字空间中有效的讲道和沟通.
主题包括:
- 数字环境
- 印刷媒体
- 创建视频
- 项目策划与实施
夏天B
向多元化社区宣讲
This course focuses on engaging diverse young adult communities in meaningful ways. Special attention will be given to connecting through prayer 和 reflection.
主题包括:
- 年轻的成年人
- 多样性
- 包容
- 祈祷
应用
打印谁应该申请??
- 与年轻人一起工作的平信徒或按立牧师
- Professionals at 大学 who work in areas such as university mission 和 offices of diversity, 股本, 和包容
- Prerequisites include a master's degree in theology, education, or other relevant fields
优先截止日期:2024年4月15日.
申请仍在接受中!
申请表
申请费
A non-refundable fee of $75 is required for every degree 和 non-degree application submitted.
付款方式
- Pay by credit or debit card via the web; You can pay the application fee at the same time your submit your application form. 然而, 如果您没有在提交申请的同时支付费用, 你可以在晚些时候通过 集市门户. 您必须使用您的BC用户名和密码登录.
- Pay by check or money order made payable to 电子游戏软件, via regular mail. Please include your check with a copy of your application form submission confirmation page 和 include your name 和 intended degree program.
请注意: 报名费恕不退还. If you qualify for a fee waiver, you should not pay the fee when you submit the application form. 以下申请人可获减免学费:耶稣会士, 退伍军人, applicants currently completing a year of service or who are Pell Grant-eligible, 和STM在读学生. 我们不会因其他原因而免除申请费.
个人陈述
个人陈述必须作为申请的一部分上传. The personal statement should be two to three pages in length, double-spaced.
你的陈述应该包括以下内容:
- 是什么让你在这个时候申请讲道证书课程呢?
- How might this program contribute to your professional 和 personal growth 和 development?
成绩单
我们需要所有大学的成绩单, 大学, 神学院, 或者你上过的神学院. 每份成绩单应包含所修课程的清单, 成绩/标志收到, 和, 如果适用的话, 授予的学位和学位确认日期. If your college or university will send official transcripts electronically, they can be emailed to stmadm@eliogonzalez.com. Otherwise, transcripts must be mailed 和 be contained in a sealed, signed envelope. 如果官方成绩单不是英文的, 正式文件应提供翻译件. Please alert us if your transcript will be arriving with a different name than the one you are using on your application (e.g. 你的娘家姓). Please note that a transcript is only considered official if received directly from the institution issuing it.
Please note that your application may be reviewed with unofficial copies of your transcripts. 如果你发送非官方的副本, 要知道如果被承认, 你必须在开始上课前寄送正式副本. 如果你正在完成你的神学硕士学位, 你必须交期末考, 毕业时成绩单的正式版本, 在开始攻读硕士证书之前. 如果您有任何问题，请与我们联系.
邮寄地址
对于使用美国签证的申请人.S. 邮政服务:
电子游戏软件克拉夫神学院和事工学院
Simboli大厅
联邦大道140号
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
使用联邦快递或UPS的申请人:
电子游戏软件克拉夫神学院和事工学院
Simboli大厅
湖街9号
布莱顿，马萨诸塞州02135-3841
建议
Applicants to 布道的勇气 are equired to submit one recommendation using the online application system.
The recommender should be familiar with the applicant’s suitability for a comprehensive ministerial development program.
如果你的推荐人不是工作主管, you will need to include an additional letter from someone indicating an approval to complete a project at your home institution.
最后, 申请人为天主教教区神父或执事, or members of religious orders must submit a letter of approval 和 financial support from their bishop, 主要的优越, 或省. 这是对其他建议的补充. Please select "Bishop/Major Superior" as the recommender type on the application form.
Please be sure that your recommenders are aware of the application deadlines 和 online process, 和 choose them carefully to ensure that they can write on your behalf in a timely manner.
的简历
简历必须作为申请的一部分上传. It is helpful if you highlight relevant ministry, service, 和 leadership positions you have held.
宗教 & 国际申请者
宗教的申请人
Applicants who are Catholic diocesan priests or deacons or members of religious orders must submit a letter of approval 和 financial support from their bishop, 主要的优越, 或省. Please select "Bishop/Major Superior" as the recommender type on the application form.