Announcing Certificate in Multicultural Preaching
May 23, 2024
We are excited to announce that Religion for Her is partnering with Portland Seminary and the Leadership Center to launch an all-expenses paid, yearlong Certificate in Biblical Foundations of Multicultural Preaching. This certificate program provides women in ministry with opportunities to:
- build peer support networks
- deepen their understanding of interpreting the Scripture
- hone their communication skills
- learn from internationally recognized women scholars in the Bible and Preaching
This graduate certificate will be recognized by Portland Seminary for six credits of advanced standing towards completing a master's degree.
The program is funded by a grant from the Lily Foundation (read about it here) and will run multiple years in a cohort model.
The first cohort begins in September 2024 and ends in May 2025. Included in the certificate program are: two in-person gatherings, monthly virtual cohort gatherings, individual coaching sessions, and spiritual direction sessions. As part of the overall experience, Religion for Her will host two seminary-level courses: one in Biblical Foundations and one in Multicultural Preaching.
The courses will be taught by women scholars designed for women in ministry. Our featured faculty include:
Jacqueline Hidalgo - University of San Diego, Prof of Theology & Religious Studies (LatinX approaches to the NT, Revelation)
Jenna Morgan - Princeton Seminary, PhD Student (Indigenous approaches to the Old Testament, Joshua & violence in the biblical narrative)
Hyemin Na - Wesley Seminary, Prof. or Worship, Media & Culture, Director of Chapel (preaching, worship & media)
Janette Ok - Fuller Theological Seminary, Prof of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pastor at Ekko Church in CA (Asian American & Feminist approaches to the New Testament, 1-3 John and 1 Peter)
Angela Parker - Mercer University, Prof of New Testament (Womanist approaches to the New Testament, Gospels)
The program includes:
Two in-person gatherings in Oregon’s Willamette Valley (Sept. 13-15, 2024 & May 6-8, 2025)
Monthly virtual cohort gatherings
Two individual coaching sessions
Four individual spiritual direction sessions
Fall semester Biblical Foundations online course
Spring semester Multicultural Preaching online course
Certificate conferral at Portland Seminary graduation
Applications are open through June 10, 2024 and admitted applicants will be notified by July 10, 2024.
Apply HERE!
