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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:56:00 +0000 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:56:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Dissertation Defense: Pete Palmer http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/62573 <p> "The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Faith Maturity of Seventh-Day Adventist Pastors & Seminarians"</p> <p> Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 1–4 p.m. by Zoom</p> <p> All wishing to make their reservation, please request by April 10, 2023.</p> <p> Requests can be made by sending an email to <a href="mailto:suzanney@andrews.edu">suzanney@andrews.edu</a>.</p> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:38:22 +0000 PhD Dissertation Defense for Cornelius Osuntade http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/57898 <p> The PhD dissertation defense for Cornelius Osuntade is scheduled on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 1–4 p.m. via Zoom.</p> <p> Cornelius Osuntade will defend his dissertation in partial fulfillment for the PhD (Religious Education) degree. His dissertation title is "An Exploratory Analysis of Conflict in African Immigrant & African American Marriages." Those wishing to attend must make their request via email to <a href="mailto:reled@andrews.edu">reled@andrews.edu</a>.</p> <p> <em>Hosted by the Department of Discipleship & Religious Education in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary</em></p> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:40:35 +0000 Jasmine Fraser's Doctoral Dissertation Defense http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/49540 <p> The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary announces the oral defense of Jasmine Fraser's doctoral dissertation entitled "Family Communication Patterns and Spiritual Nurture of Children."</p> <p> The defense will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. in the Whirlpool Room, Chan Shun Hall.</p> <p> All wishing to attend must make their request by May 31, 2018. Requests can be made by sending an email to <a href="mailto:samos@andrews.edu">samos@andrews.edu</a>.</p> <p> PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited, and seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.</p> Wed, 16 May 2018 18:33:31 +0000 YOU Are Invited to Attend....And VOLUNTEERS NEEDED http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/46391 <p> Hey Campus Family!!!</p> <p> We are in Need of VOLUNTEERS to help out with the UPCOMING ACFRP Conference. </p> <p> That stands for <u><strong>A</strong></u>dventist <u><strong>C</strong></u>onference for <strong><u>F</u></strong>amily <strong><u>R</u></strong>esearch and <strong><u>P</u></strong>ractice!!!!</p> <p> <strong>THIS Year</strong> we are talking about <u><em><strong>"The GOOD News About Marriage"</strong></em></u> and have really Phenomenal Speakers coming to present various workshops that WE Know You WILL Be interested in.</p> <p> Some Topics INCLUDE: </p> <ul> <li> “Theological Foundation for Life-Partner Selection”</li> <li> “Noviazgo, Matrimonio y Sexo En La Cultura Juvenil: ¿Por qué la Iglesia debe hablar de ello?</li> </ul> <div> <ul> <li> "Marriage and Sex in Youth Culture: Why should the Church talk about it?"</li> <li> “Family Systems Concepts: Application to Counseling Couples”</li> <li> “Adventist Engaged Encounter: A Marriage Preparation Model” </li> </ul> <div> <div> <ul> <li> “Beyond One: The Fiscal, Gender and Emotional Landscape of Single Parenting Underline”</li> <li> “Marriage Scope: Helping Couples Assess and Promote Healthy Habits in Marriage”</li> </ul> </div> <ul> <li> “Restoring Christian Marriages”</li> <li> “Great News! A Very Bright Side of Troubled Family Members”</li> </ul> <div> <div>  </div> <div> Now I Know SOME of YOU are like....<strong><em>why would I want to attend This Program?</em></strong></div> <h3> <br /> <strong>That's a GREAT Question! </strong><br /> <br /> Here's the Answer: </h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> How many of you hated the homes you grew up in? How many of you had friends who suffered in homes that were broken and TOTALLY dysfunctional? Maybe this was Your Life? Or Maybe your parents or family members " '<em>presented' to the world, a picture of This HAPPY Home," </em>but in reality you say to Yourself, "if people really <u><em>KNEW</em></u> the Truth"?</div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> On the Flip side....</div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> How many of YOU Say or have said to Yourselves, "I'm Never Gonna Get Married!!!" Or Say, "I wish I could be in a relationship with someone who gets me!" Or "When I get married, I'm gonna do DIFFERENT than my parents?" How many of you wonder about finding that special someone meant for YOU?!</div> <div>  </div> <div> I know I have said, many of these statements....But How can YOU Change the Picture of <strong><u>YOUR</u> Life</strong>, or influence the Life of family members, if you don't understand the knowledge and experience of another?! </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> The Bible Says, A wise man learns from someone else's mistake, but a foolish man does not listen to counsel (a paraphrase) Proverbs 12:15.</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> At this Conference, <em><u><strong>Scheduled for July 20-22, 2017 </strong></u></em><em> WE</em> will be tackling these Questions through the Presenters we have Brought together from ALL OVER THE USA.</div> <div>  </div> <div> We have single parents, divorcees, married folks, professional therapists and more coming to share their knowledge, research and SKILL Set with <u><strong>YOU</strong></u> so That <em>YOU, ME, OUR Friends/Peers </em><u>can</u> Gain Knowledge and Valuable Wisdom to Help US Have Improved Lives and Family Relationships. </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Look the truth is the church is NOT Perfect.  Neither is the World for that matter, because We are ALL sinful fallen Human Beings, <em>BUT</em> We have a <em><u>Truth</u></em> From the Gospel that Tells Us  </div> <div>  </div> <div> HOW to Have Happy Lives, Marriages and HOMES!</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <br /> Won't you take some time from your busy life to COME and Check <u><strong>US</strong></u> OUT!!! </div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I promise YOU,</div> <div style="text-align: center;">  <u><strong>THIS</strong></u> Conference <strong>IS</strong> Worth <strong><u>It</u></strong>!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div> And Most Importantly, YOU WILL GET an Opportunity to Rub Shoulders with Powerhouses In the Field of Marriage and Family (from all walks of Life)......</div> <div>  </div> <div> Now who wouldn't want Free Counsel and Advice to Do Better than What we've seen within Our Own Lives/Families. I sure know I do!!!! </div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>So WHAT DO YOU SAY?!</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;">  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em>Oh!! We forgot to let you know..... there is a Whole Track in Spanish Too!!!</em></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> We Hope to See YOU THERE!!!!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> And PLEASE Volunteer...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> We could Really Use the Help</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> and would Love to have <strong>YOU</strong> <em>join</em> <strong>Us</strong> as we learn what</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <u><strong>"THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT MARRIAGE"</strong></u></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> REALLY IS (About)!!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Check out OUR WEBSITE & Register to ATTEND. </div> <div> <br /> Did We Mention, Volunteers ATTEND FOR FREE?!!!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div> Contact Us at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">269-471-6186 </span>or via ACFRP@Andrews.edu for MORE Info</div> <div>  </div> <div> Your Coordinators, </div> <div>  </div> <div> Nadia W. & Justyn S</div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 14 Jul 2017 13:30:53 +0000 "The Good News About Marriage" http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/46111 <p> Hey Campus Family!!!</p> <p> We are in Still Need of a Few More VOLUNTEERS to help out with THIS Week's ACFRP Conference. </p> <p> That stands for <u><strong>A</strong></u>dventist <u><strong>C</strong></u>onference for <strong><u>F</u></strong>amily <strong><u>R</u></strong>esearch and <strong><u>P</u></strong>ractice!!!!</p> <p> <strong>THIS Year</strong> we are talking about <u><em><strong>"The GOOD News About Marriage"</strong></em></u> and have really Phenomenal Speakers coming to present various workshops that WE Know You WILL Be interested in.</p> <p> Some Topics INCLUDE: </p> <ul> <li> “Theological Foundation for Life-Partner Selection”</li> <li> “Noviazgo, Matrimonio y Sexo En La Cultura Juvenil: ¿Por qué la Iglesia debe hablar de ello?</li> </ul> <div> <ul> <li> "Marriage and Sex in Youth Culture: Why should the Church talk about it?"</li> <li> “Family Systems Concepts: Application to Counseling Couples”</li> <li> “Adventist Engaged Encounter: A Marriage Preparation Model” </li> </ul> <div> <div> <ul> <li> “Beyond One: The Fiscal, Gender and Emotional Landscape of Single Parenting Underline”</li> <li> “Marriage Scope: Helping Couples Assess and Promote Healthy Habits in Marriage”</li> </ul> </div> <ul> <li> “Restoring Christian Marriages”</li> <li> “Great News! A Very Bright Side of Troubled Family Members”</li> </ul> <div> <div>  </div> <div> Now I Know SOME of YOU are like....<strong><em>why would I want to attend This Program?</em></strong></div> <h3> <br /> <strong>That's a GREAT Question! </strong><br /> <br /> Here's the Answer: </h3> <div style="text-align: center;"> How many of you hated the homes you grew up in? How many of you had friends who suffered in homes that were broken and TOTALLY dysfunctional? Maybe this was Your Life? Or Maybe your parents or family members " '<em>presented' to the world, a picture of This HAPPY Home," </em>but in reality you say to Yourself, "if people really <u><em>KNEW</em></u> the Truth"?</div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> On the Flip side....</div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> How many of YOU Say or have said to Yourselves, "I'm Never Gonna Get Married!!!" Or Say, "I wish I could be in a relationship with someone who gets me!" Or "When I get married, I'm gonna do DIFFERENT than my parents?" How many of you wonder about finding that special someone meant for YOU?!</div> <div>  </div> <div> I know I have said, many of these statements....But How can YOU Change the Picture of <strong><u>YOUR</u> Life</strong>, or influence the Life of family members, if you don't understand the knowledge and experience of another?! </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> The Bible Says, A wise man learns from someone else's mistake, but a foolish man does not listen to counsel (a paraphrase) Proverbs 12:15.</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> At this Conference, <em><u><strong>Scheduled for July 20-22, 2017 </strong></u></em><em> WE</em> will be tackling these Questions through the Presenters we have Brought together from ALL OVER THE USA.</div> <div>  </div> <div> We have single parents, divorcees, married folks, professional therapists and more coming to share their knowledge, research and SKILL Set with <u><strong>YOU</strong></u> so That <em>YOU, ME, OUR Friends/Peers </em><u>can</u> Gain Knowledge and Valuable Wisdom to Help US Have Improved Lives and Family Relationships. </div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Look the truth is the church is NOT Perfect.  Neither is the World for that matter, because We are ALL sinful fallen Human Beings, <em>BUT</em> We have a <em><u>Truth</u></em> From the Gospel that Tells Us  </div> <div>  </div> <div> HOW to Have Happy Lives, Marriages and HOMES!</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <br /> Won't you take some time from your busy life to COME and Check <u><strong>US</strong></u> OUT!!! </div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> I promise YOU,</div> <div style="text-align: center;">  <u><strong>THIS</strong></u> Conference <strong>IS</strong> Worth <strong><u>It</u></strong>!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div> And Most Importantly, YOU WILL GET an Opportunity to Rub Shoulders with Powerhouses In the Field of Marriage and Family (from all walks of Life)......</div> <div>  </div> <div> Now who wouldn't want Free Counsel and Advice to Do Better than What we've seen within Our Own Lives/Families. I sure know I do!!!! </div> <div>  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong>So WHAT DO YOU SAY?!</strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;">  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <em>Oh!! We forgot to let you know..... there is a Whole Track in Spanish Too!!!</em></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> We Hope to See YOU THERE!!!!!!</div> <div style="text-align: center;">  </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> And PLEASE Volunteer...</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> We could Really Use the Help</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> and would Love to have <strong>YOU</strong> <em>join</em> <strong>Us</strong> as we learn what</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <u><strong>"THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT MARRIAGE"</strong></u></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> REALLY IS (About)!!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Check out OUR WEBSITE & Register to ATTEND. </div> <div> <br /> Did We Mention, Volunteers ATTEND FOR FREE?!!!!!</div> <div>  </div> <div> Contact Us at <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">269-471-6186 </span>or via ACFRP@Andrews.edu for MORE Info</div> <div>  </div> <div> Your Coordinators, </div> <div>  </div> <div> Nadia W. & Justyn S</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> PS Below Is the Original Posting with our History and Professional Description. </div> </div> </div> </div> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder; font-family: AkkuratBold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">WELCOME</span> to our <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder; font-family: AkkuratBold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">5th</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bolder; font-family: AkkuratBold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">annual Adventist Conference on Family Research and Practice (ACFRP)</span>. For over 35 years, several Adventist organizations under the auspices of Family Ministries have sponsored an annual event to celebrate and educate our constituencies and community members about the importance of ministry to families both within and outside of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><strong>“The Good News about Marriage”</strong> is scheduled to take place on </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><u><em>July 20-22, 2017</em></u>. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We are dedicated to strengthening families since 1975. Andrews University Theological Seminary, the Social Work Department & the School of Education have partnered with the Family Ministries Department of both the North American Division and General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to create an opportunity to celebrate, educate, enhance and highlight the importance of ministry to families, whether blended, single parents, or individuals hoping to be married one day. </span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The conference is geared towards Family Life Professionals (students and community members) including but not limited to Therapists, Counselors, Social Workers, Family Practice Nurses, Pastors, Chaplains and individuals who work with or desire to further their knowledge and practical application of family ministry in the areas of: Youth & Young Adult, Family Life and Health Ministry leaders to name a few.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span></p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> It is our hope and prayer that you will find the presentations, the conversation, the fellowship and the food enriching and satisfying. Above all, we all want to have an experience of the love of God.</p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> With Paul we pray: “May God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace” (1Timothy 1:2) in all of your relationships.</p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: AkkuratRegular, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">  </p> Fri, 14 Jul 2017 02:18:54 +0000 Creative & Critical Thinking Workshop http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/45104 <p> Join us in the Seminary Chapel on Thursday, April 6, at 11:30 AM as Dr. Duane Covrig gives a workshop on Creative & Critical Thinking. </p> Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:30:00 +0000 Free Copies of Dissertations Available (Sem N210)! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/44228 <p> The Department of Discipleship & Religious Education has copies of dissertations from graduated students that are available for free.</p> <p> First come first serve! There are limited copies so be sure to stop by as soon as possible to look through the dissertations and take one for yourself.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Located in the Seminary, Suite N210</p> Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:01:53 +0000 Book Sale Supporting Seminarian Families http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/40651 <p> <span style="color: rgb(20, 24, 35); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.4667px;">An ongoing used book sale is happening in the Discipleship & Religious Education office (Sem N210)! Books are <strong>$0.25 each</strong> and all proceeds will go towards <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/sem/firsttheblade/index.html">First the Blade</a>. We need your support so that we can help Seminarian parents with their children's tuition. Other donations welcome!</span></p> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:45:58 +0000