"The Ecumenical Church in a Globalized World"

Journey with us to Geneva, one of the Ecumenical centers of the world, to discover what it means to be members of a global communion  of churches and the implications this globalization for ministry within North America.

We travel to the Lutheran World Federation, the United Nations offices, as well as many ecumenical venues in and around Switzerland.

We will be learning about and discussing issues such as:

• The work of the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches, and other confessional families such as the World Alliance of Reformed Churches

•  The meaning and implications of being a communion of churches in an ecumenical context

• Ecumenical dialogues in pursuit of church unity

• How neoliberal globalization and empire challenge what it means to be the church

• The particular challenges facing churches in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe

• Interfaith dialogue and diapraxis

• Humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and climate change

• International affairs, human rights and advocacy, especially in the context of the UN

• How our own churches, and cultural differences, are viewed in relation to other churches in the communion

• Reading the Bible, worship and spirituality in a global, cross-cultural context (i.e., through participation in the life of the English-speaking Lutheran Church in Geneva)

What You Need to Know:

Registration deadline is October 1, 2008

Who can attend?

Persons currently enrolled in a Masters program relating to theology at an accredited seminary or Divinity School.

What are the requirements?

Engaged participation in the presentations and  discussions, required   readings, regular written reflections and a final paper or project.

What does it cost?

               Airfare (arranged by you): $700—$800

               Non-Refundable Deposit (due w/ this form): $150

               Registration (includes rooming and 1 meal a day): $1,000

               Books (approximately): $30

               TOTAL: $1,880 - $1,980

How do I register?

Contact your school’s registrar. Complete the brochure registration form or register online. Mail registration form with the $150 non-refundable deposit to:                     

The Lutheran World Federation

Regional Office In North America

J-Term Registration

8765 W. Higgins Road

Chicago, IL  60631

What else do I need to know?

Make checks payable to LWF (Lutheran World Federation). The trip is limited to 30 students and is on a first come bases. The deadline to register is October 1, 2008 unless the program fills up prior to that date.

REGISTER EARLY!!