Continuing Education

McCormick Seminary is committed to the continuing education of the whole people of God, providing opportunities and resources for all those involved in ministry and with a commitment to grow deeper in knowledge and action.

Continuing spiritual formation and growth, and ongoing ministerial skill development, are critical both for ordained clergy and other involved in the mission of the church.  Continuing education at McCormick follows the mission of the Seminary as a whole, drawing on the resources of the Reformed tradition while at the same time being intentionally ecumenical and cross-cultural. The result is a varied program focused not on a specific issue nor limited to a single audience, but on opportunities that cross cultural and academic boundaries and works ecumenically with other theological education institutions and church bodies. 

Continuing education at McCormick is a dynamic blend of individual lectures and series, short-term courses, and a highly anticipated series of new certificate programs, the first in executive leadership and the second in environmental ministry and leadership. While the formats may be different, the content will challenge you in key areas and expressions of your faith while offering opportunities to grow deeper.

 

Please sign up to receive  information about McCormick's Continuing Education programming as it becomes available.

At a Glance

Certificate in Environmental Ministry and Leadership 2011

A practical, interactive, cross-disciplinary program for clergy and lay leaders discussing Environmental Ministry in terms of the State of Creation, Biblical Foundations, Theological Foundations and Christian Ethics.

Workshop: Blessings and Burdens: Practical Approaches and Postures for the Use of Social Media In Ministry

This two-day workshop is aimed at providing church leaders with technical, cultural and theological understanding of social media and practical knowledge of how healthy social media practices may be integrated into local ministry contexts.

Certificate in Executive Leadership Offered in Chicago and at Montreat in 2010 - 2011

The Certificate in Executive Leadership program will equip pastors and other key leaders of Christian institutions, both congregations and broader church or non-profit systems, with the skills and abilities vital for effective leadership in today's rapidly changing landscape.