United Church of Canada Polity and Ethics

Join graduate students and gifted instructor Dr. Ross Bartlett to focus in on the professional behavior of the minister in leadership of a United Church of Canada pastoral charge with concentration on (1) ethical behaviour; (2) church polity and practice; and (3) leadership in changing times. Special attention will be directed to the changed organizational norms and structures of the United Church.

This program is open to the public; there are no prerequisites to participate.

Instructor: Dr. Ross Bartlett

Dates: June 27 – July 8 (including July 1st)

Days & Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 (including July 1st)

Requirements: Attendance; readings (optional); no assignments to submit

Books to purchase: The Manual of the United Church of Canada (2022)

Purchasing recommendations: Download The Manual free at the United Church of Canada website [https://united-church.ca/sites/default/files/2021-12/the-manual-2022.pdf]

Fee: $250.00 to attend first week only (June 27 – July 1) or $250.00 for both weeks (June 27 – July 8)

Format: In person, on-campus only. No online access.

COVID-19 protocols: Please visit https://www.astheology.ns.ca/home/covid-19/index.html

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted.

Questions? Please contact:

Dr. Rob Fennell, Academic Dean

rfennell@astheology.ns.ca

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