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July 3-7, 2012
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“Religious Education Theory and Practice”
Educators and pastors are called to positions of educational leadership within congregations and judicatories. Our understandings and experiences with religious education create an inherent theory of religious education and its practice within an ecclesiological setting. This theory is the result of reading, reflection, dialogue, practice, and critical thinking. The way in which one administers, leads, teaches, and nurtures is based on the value of certain theoretical and theological principles over others. The purpose of this course is to enable participants to become familiar with the components of religious education theory; to identify and critically assess personal theoretical practice; and to reflect on the intersection of theory with the congregation’s practice of religious education.
Key Leader
Cindy Kissel-Ito is the director of the Extended Campus Program at Union Presbyterian Seminary, where she is also affiliate professor of Christian Education. Her interests include educational theory and practice for the contemporary church.
General Schedule
Tuesday, July 3
- 3:30-5:30 pm – Registration
- 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner Break
- 7:00-9:00 pm – Welcome & Session I (child care not available)
Wednesday, July 4
- 9:00 am-12:00 noon – Session II
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch Break
- 1:30-5:30 pm – Session III (child care not available after 4:30 pm)
- 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner Break
- 7:00-9:00 pm – Session IV (child care not available)
Thursday, July 5
- 9:00 am-12:00 noon – Session V
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch Break
- 1:30-5:30 pm – Session VI (child care not available after 4:30 pm)
- 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner Break
- Free Evening
Friday, July 6
- 9:00 am-12:00 noon – Session VII
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch Break
- 1:30-5:30 pm – Session VIII (child care not available after 4:30 pm)
- 5:30-6:30 pm – Dinner Break
- 7:00-9:00 pm – Session IX (child care not available)
Saturday, July 7
- 9:00 am-12:00 noon – Session X (child care not available)
Registration & Accommodations
Comprehensive Rates
Comprehensive rates below include discounted conference fee of $150, room in Assembly Inn, meals in the Galax Dining Room (Tuesday supper through Saturday lunch), plus a $4 community services fee per person for public services provided by the Town and the fire district. Rooms are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Some rooms have private baths, and some rooms have connecting baths. After May 22, these rates will increase by $25 per person.
Assembly Inn
- Double Occupancy, Private Bath: $468 per person
- Single Occupancy, Private Bath: $624 per person
- Children 12 and older: $114 per child
- Children ages 5-11: $58 per child
- Children under 5: no charge
We have reserved a special room block for this conference. When you make your reservation online, you will be asked to enter the group ID “cecert2” and password “montreat” to access these rooms. If you have any questions about the registration process, please email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org or call 800.572.2257 ext. 339.
Register for program, housing, and meals
Commuter Rate
Commuter rate below includes conference fee of $175 plus a $4 community services fee per person for public services provided by the Town and the fire district. After May 22, this rate will increase by $25 per person. Optional meal packages for the Galax Dining Room may be requested when you register online or purchased at the front desk of Assembly Inn.
- $179 per person
Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received by May 22 in order to receive a full refund less a $25 service charge. Cancellations received after May 22 but on or before June 26 will receive a 50% refund of the conference fee and payments made toward room and meal charges (if applicable) less $40. No refunds will be issued after June 26. All requests must be in writing and received via email, fax, or U.S. mail.
More Information…
- Questions about registration? Email the registrar at SusanA[at]montreat.org.
- If you would like conference information mailed to you via U.S. mail, please email carolo[at]montreat.org.
- Find out more about housing options available in Montreat.
- Daytime child care is available for this event but its hours do no always match up with the conference schedule. Please look at the schedule above to see when child care is not available. Additional charge applies. Pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited. A Clubs & Childcare registration from will be included in your confirmation mailing. Questions? Email the Clubs Registrar at clubsreg[at]montreat.org.
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