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

2012 Allen Lectures

The theme of the Lectures is Does Your House Have Lions? The lecturer is Emilie M. Townes, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Andrew W. Mellon Professor of African American Religion and Theology at Yale Divinity School.

Certificate in Environmental Ministry and Leadership 2011-2012

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. Registration for 2011 - 2012 is now closed. Watch this site for the next offering.

Certificate in Executive Leadership 2012-2013

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

Con Ed Events

Certificate in Executive Leadership 2012 - 2013: Coming to Montreat, NC and San Francisco, CA.

Allen Lectures, February 20, 2012: Lecture 1 "A Womanist Spirituality of Health and Redemption;" Lecture 2 -- "Justice Notes."  Lecturer is Professor Emilie M. Townes, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of African-American Religion and Theology, Yale Divinity School.