Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry and Lay Training Program offer 8-week summer classes beginning June 22 – August 16, 2020, followed by many classes offered during the 2020 – 2021 sessions.

If you want to ask questions about any of these courses prior to registering, please join the Question and Answer Zoom Meeting on June 2, 2020. Click HERE to register.

20/21 Session 1 summer classes are:

  • Christian Ethics, Instructor: Dr. George Flanagan
  • Church Administration and Planning, Instructor: Dr. John Bracke
  • Disciples History and Polity, Instruction: Dr. Lisa Barnett

20/21 Session 2 will begin August 17-October 11, 2020. 

  • Theology, Dr. Trish Greeves
  • Spiritual Development, Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian
  • Communication, Kurt Gwartney, M.Div.
  • United Church of Christ History and Polity, Rev. Margot Pickett

20/21 Session 3 will begin October 12- December 6, 2020.

  • Mission of the Church, Rev. David Avery
  • Conflict Utilization, Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian
  • Disciples History and Polity, MTP Adjunct Faculty

20/21 Session 4 will begin January 4-February 28, 2021

  • Church History, Rev. Jerry Albright
  • Evangelism, Dr. Bill Tenny-Brittian
  • Worship, Rev. Bob Kemp-Baird

20/21 Session 5 will begin January 15-April 11, 2021

  • Overview of the Bible, Dr. Alex Ruth
  • Christian Ethics, Dr. George Flanagan
  • Introduction to the New Testament, Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian
  • Disciples History and Polity, MTP Adjunct Faculty

20/21 Session 6 will begin March 29-May 23, 2021

  • Pastoral Care, Rev. Darrell Vandervort
  • Church Administration and Planning, Dr. John Bracke
  • Ecumenism, Dr. Andy Mangum