Adult Faith Formation

Ever read the Old Testament, even the gritty bits?  Curious about why the letters of Paul are highly revered?  What about the history of the Church, and what is this business about filioque?

EfM, aka Education for Ministry may be for you.  EfM is a four-year course offered by the University of the South located in Sewanee, TN, and held locally or online. St. Andrew’s class meets weekly on Monday nights during the school year. Three classes each month occur online from 6:30 – 8:30pm, and the one in-person class happens from 6-8pm to accommodate our ferry commuters. Our time is spent in prayer, study, theological reflection, and being present to each other as we share our spiritual journeys.  First year grapples Old Testament, second year soaks in the New Testament, third year cries over the history of the Church, and the fourth year pulls it all together with spirituality and theology. 

And if four years seem too much, there is a one year stand-alone cohort that joins the EfM seminar called Wide Angle.  It is essentially a book club that joins the EfM seminar in prayer, study, theological reflection, and being present to each other as we share our spiritual journeys, while reading books by Joan Chittister, Rowan Williams, Steven Charleston, Rachel Held Evans, and Winnie Varghese.

Admission requires a solid commitment to attend the weekly seminars and spend between two and four hours in study and preparation weekly during the academic year (September–June). Tuition cost is $367.50 paid in full at time of registration.

For more information about Education for Ministry: https://theology.sewanee.edu/education-for-ministry/

For registration information: contact EfM mentor Susan Chloupek at susanchloupek@gmail.com 

Come join our four, now five, ring circus!