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• Fall Semester residence classes begin September 7

• Distance classes — begin work any time.  Concentrated classes in Tacoma take place May 31 – June 10, 2011

Author and speaker Solano Portela, an expert in Christian education and a leader in the burgeoning Christian school movement in Brazil, will deliver this year’s lectures, entitled “Christian Education–A Reformed Imperative.”  Lectures will be held at the seminary April 19-20 and 22-23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.  Free refreshments will be provided.

Portela has written articles and books in both English and Portuguese dealing with the Reformed faith and its application in the education of our children.  He is a leader in the Association of Christian Schools International in Brazil, and has served in various administrative positions in the Mackenzie Presbyterian Schools and Universities, with 47,000 students.

Here are the topics for each evening:

Monday, April 19: “The Need for a Reformed World and Life View – Guiding our thoughts with Psalm 19″

The Christian Weltanschauung, defining it from Psalm 19; demonstrating the biblical world and life view; this worldview applied to several areas of knowledge (economics, government, history, and so on), showing that there is a difference in how Christians should approach and teach each one of these areas

Tuesday, April 20: “Distinctive Characteristics of Christian Education”

An explanation of Christian school education, building on the biblical worldview, comparing it to secular education, stressing the role of teachers and parents in this process

Thursday, April 22, “Christian Education and Culture”

The Christian view of culture, showing how the Bible uses aspects of human culture as an expression of God’s common grace; demonstrated in the tabernacle, in the temple, and in Revelation; the dilemma between flesh and spirit, not matter and spirit, as an ethical divider; the different  approaches suggested by Niebuhr and Machen (stressing the latter); the relation of Christian education and culture in the role of the Christian School

Friday, April 23, “Doing Christian Education in a non-Christian Setting”

The amazing work of God going on in Brazil; the setting and experiences of Mackenzie Schools and Universities; the progress of Reformed Christian teaching in a non-Christian setting (75% of parents and students are from a non-evangelical Christian background); lessons in developing text-books with a Christian worldview

Through the last few years we have published 1/2 – page church bulletin inserts.  These are well-done, interesting, and timely.  You may download and print up these for your church.

Here is a list of available inserts:

• Featuring John Witherspoon
• Featuring Martin Luther
• Featuring J. Gresham Machen
• Featuring Easter at Westminster Abbey
• Featuring Patrick Henry
• Featuring “Tax Time Again”
• Featuring WRS and Bible Presbyterian Distinctives
• Featuring WRS and Myanmar

For the Spring Semester, the last day to add a course or register for courses is Tuesday, February 16.

For this year’s Pastoral Mentorship Program (PMP) distance learning, the deadline for open registration has passed.  However, still can ask permission to register for a course or courses, which requires faculty approval.  Inquire with the registrar for details.  The concentrated classes for this year will be held on weekdays from Tuesday, June 1, through Friday, June 11.

 Fall 2010 Residence Classes

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2010-2011 PMP Classes

• Presidents Day recess, Monday, February 15
• Last Day to Drop/Add Classes, Tuesday, February 16
• Midterm Exams, March 15-18
• Spring Break, March 29-April 2
• Last Day to Drop Without Academic Penalty, Monday, April 5

Check the calendar for an updated schedule of events. See Calendar >