The Ninth Annual
2001 Summer Institute

You are invited to enroll in the 2001 Summer Institute in United Church of Christ History, Theology and Polity...

...if you are someone seeking ministerial standing or ordination in the UCC through privilege of call.

...if you are already a UCC pastor who wants to know more about the UCC (and is afraid to ask?).

...if you are a student graduating from a seminary where no UCC History, Theology, and Polity course is available.

…if you are a seminary student who is unable to take a regular semester polity course, and have permission to substitute this course.

...if you are a lay leader or member of the UCC who needs more information about your denomination.

...if you are a clergy person with dual standing, serving a federated or union church, or a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) pastor anticipating ministry in a UCC congregation, or a person who has been encouraged to attend the Institute by your Committee on Ministry as part of an alternative route to ordination.

The 2001 Summer Institute is designed as a two-week experience. Classes will not be held on the weekend.

All students are expected to do all of the assigned work. Books may be purchased in advance of the class through the Bookstore at Bangor Theological Seminary. They will be available after May 1, 2001. Syllabi will be available from the Dean’s Office at Bangor Theological Seminary after March 1, 2001. Students have until three weeks after the end of the sessions to complete their written work. There are no auditors.

Instructors:

Rev. Clifton G. Davis
Librarian & Professor of Theological Bibliography, Emeritus
Bangor Theological Seminary

Rev. Dr. William C. Imes
First Parish Church, UCC
Brunswick, Maine

Course Outline

Reading List

The Manual on Ministry of the United Church of Christ indicates that candidates for licensure, ordination and privilege of call to the ministry of the UCC must show adequate understanding of the history, theological roots, polity, and practice of the United Church of Christ. Normally this understanding is gained by participation in the life of a local UCC church and by a semester/quarter length seminary course on UCC history, theology and polity.

Not all people are able to take a seminary course. Committees on Ministry are encouraging enrollment in the Summer Institute to strengthen the ministries of the UCC. The Summer Institute, however, is not intended as an alternative to the regular history, theology, and polity courses provided in Master of Divinity programs at accredited seminaries, and normally taken by UCC students preparing for ordination. The cost of the seminar, including lodging and food, is equivalent to the costs of tuition for the regular Bangor Theological Seminary polity course.

Tuition & Fees:
Tuition for the Summer Institute is $300 for the two weeks. ($150 per week)
A $50.00 registration fee must be paid at the time of registration.
(Non-refundable after May 31, 2001)

The Summer Institute may be taken for 3 semester units of academic credit by doing additional work and paying additional tuition of $855 to the sponsoring seminary. Anyone wishing to register for academic credit should contact the Registrar at Bangor Theological Seminary, 300 Union Street, Bangor, Maine, 04401; telephone (207) 942-6781 or (800) 287-6781, Ext. 136.

Room and Board:
Geneva Point Center has a variety of accommodations ranging in price from $196 to $380. This cost includes meals, linens and refreshment service. Camping is an option at the cost of $40 per night. Housing information will be sent upon receipt of your registration and fee.

Additional information about Room and Board

Commuters should plan to spend all day (including lunch and dinner) at Geneva Point Monday through Friday. Weekend church visits to nearby congregations can be arranged for students from outside New England. The commuter rate for 10 days is $200.

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REGISTRATION FORM

For more information please contact:

Elaine Keenan, Dean's Office
Bangor Theological Seminary
300 Union Street
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 942-6781, Ext. 113
ekeenan@bts.edu