global institute of theology 2012 brochure

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Global

Instituteof

Theology8 June - 1 July 2012

Yogyakarta, Indonesia


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GIT 2010 Students in Grand Rapids, United States

I am very glad to be able to mention a voice from my heart and my

context that makes me clear of my identity and my vision as well.

I learned a lot.

Lal Hhim Puii(Myanmar)

The multinational mixture of the students was certainly a tremendous

experience for my worldview perspectives.

Satnarine Ramnath (Trinidad & Tobago)

GIT has been an eye-opener. It has exposed me to great opportunities.

Wezzie Mtonga (Malawi)

GIT: learning, sharing, discovering, fellowship.

Brigitte Rabarijaona (Madagascar)

GIT is a wonderful sharing and learning platform. It opens a whole life

process of being ecumenical: a unique chance.

Kinda Tegwende Leonard(Burkina Faso)


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The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) will hold

its third Global Institute of Theology in Indonesia from 8 Juneto 1 July 2012. The Institute will be held in collaboration with,

and under the academic auspices of, Duta Wacana Christian

University, Yogyakarta, on the island of Java.

The purpose of the Global Institute of Theology is to give

theological students and faculty from all over the world the

opportunity to learn, teach, and do theology in an intercontextual

and ecumenical way, situating the theological task in local,regional and world contexts.

Te peciic gl te Glbl Ititute Telg re t:

1. build a community of learning and faith as students and

faculty work together on vital themes in Bible and theology

today and create for ourselves an immediate international

context;

2. encounter contemporary biblical and theological approaches

in their interconfessional, intercultural, and interreligious

dimensions. This will include the study of lived and living

missiologies and the ongoing WCRC study on Reformed

identity and mission;

3. introduce the varying contextual perspectives on the

Christian witness of the global Reformed family bearing inmind our understanding of Gods mission in every continent,

and being aware of what all our churches have to learn from

Reformed witness in every land;

4. strengthen global networks of sharing and relection

among theological students and faculty, church workers,

theological institutions, and churches for continuing action

and relection in the WCRC. This will also contribute to theecumenical formation of a new generation of church leaders

within the Reformed community.


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These four goals will be relected in the way in which we

organize the Institute. We will be meeting in Yogyakarta in

Indonesia, in the context of a nation that has the worlds

largest Muslim population and where Christians have lived in

interreligious relations for generations. We will meet in the

heartland of the rich and ancient Javanese cultural traditions thathave also inluenced the expression of Christian faith. And we

will meet in a society that has an emerging economy but where

the deep division between poverty and wealth is a daily reality.

What a privilege it will be to learn from the perspective and

experience of scholars who come to the Institute from this local

context and also from radically different contexts!

Te Glbl Ititute i itee r telgicl tuet ptr begiig teir miitr.

WCRC is concerned with the intercontextual formation of new

generations of Reformed leaders who are fully aware of the

faith dimension of contemporary challenges such as economic

injustice and environmental destruction and who are committed

to interfaith solidarity, spiritual renewal, church inclusiveness,

and Christian unity.

Te Glbl Ititute Telg i itee r:

1. female and male studentsup to 50 from all continents

preparing for the Christian ministry at a theological seminary

related to a WCRC member church, or

2. pastors in their irst years of ministry recommended by the

WCRC

Applicants should have a particular interest in ecumenical

theology and mission. Efforts will be made to select a student

body and faculty that will relect gender and regional balance,

and thus the diversity of the Reformed family in the world today.

The Global Institute of Theology will work through lectures,

seminars, exposures, contextual experiences, the sharing of

stories, and participation in the life of the churches in Indonesia.

Students and faculty will meet regularly together both inside and

outside the classroom.


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CURRICULUM

All students are required to take a core course (for 2.0 credits)

and two of four possible elective courses (for 2.0 credits).

Academic credits according to international standards will be

granted by Duta Wacana Christian University. The language ofinstruction of the Global Institute of Theology will be English.

Core Course

Theme for the core course: G lie, reitlie ur

piritulit... ur telg... ur prxi.

The choice for the theme of the core course has been inspired by

the theme for the assembly of the World Council of Churches in

2013: God of life, lead us to justice and peace.

Te teme te cre cure will be eelpe i tree

ubcure:

1. Spirituality and worship

2. Living out Reformed theology and identity

3. Ethics and praxis

ELECTIvE CoURsEs

1. Poverty and wealth

2. Theology of creation and disaster

3. Reformed theology and interreligious life

4. Mission and youth


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CooRdInaTIon and faCULTy

The Global Institute of Theology will be coordinated by an

international team which will bear responsibility for all

matters related to the curriculum, administration, and inancial

arrangements. The coordinating team will also appoint aninternational faculty.

dR. Bas PLaIsIER

President of the Global Institute of Theology

Moderator of the Core Group for Theology of the World

Communion of Reformed Churches

dR. PETER WyaTT

Dean of the Global Institute of Theology

Associate professor emeritus and immediate past principal

Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, Canada

dR. aRUna Gnanadason

Dean of Students of the Global Institute of Theology

Former WCC Executive Director for Planning and Integration

REv. Joan WyaTT

Chaplain of the Global Institute of Theology

(Assistant) Professor emeritus of Contextual Education at

the Vancouver School of Theology and Emmanuel College,

University of Toronto, Canada


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dR. doUWE vIssER

Secretary of the Global Institute of Theology

Executive Secretary for Theology of the World Communion of

Reformed Churches

dR. yahya WIJaya

Professor of Social and Professional Ethics, Dean of the

Faculty of Theology and Head of the Centre for Business

Ethics and Professionalism of Duta Wacana Christian

University

In addition, faculty members will be drawn from theological

seminaries situated throughout the world.

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telgicl itituti rm ru te wrl

Through the Global Institute of Theology, the World Communion

of Reformed Churches intends to strengthen its ties with

theological institutions related to its member churches as well

as facilitate further communication and cooperation among

theological schools from different regions of the world.

Signiicant aspects of the institute such as the recruitment of

prospective students, securing the inancial resources necessary

to enable students from countries in the South to participate,

and the general academic requirements for its operation will

be considered in consultation with supporting theological

institutions.


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Te Wrl Cmmui Rerme Curce i ubmittig

tree requet t telgicl itituti relte t WCRC

member curce:

1. that each school pray for the work of the Global Institute of

Theology;

2. that each school approached by WCRC appoint up to three

students to attend the Institute, and, if necessary, facilitate

their participation;

3. that each school help to facilitate the participation of

Reformed students from the South.

If you would like to know more about the Global Institute of

Theology, contact our website www.wcrc.ch or visit one of the

WCRC member churches.

All completed applications should be sent before

1 december 2011 to

dr. duwe vier

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Wrl Cmmui Rerme Curce

150, rute e fere Po Bx 2100

1211 Gee 2

switzerl

Emil: [email protected]


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GIT 2010 Students at the Uniting General Council, Grand Rapids, United States

I must say this was the best school of my life.

Merve Itona (Switzerland)

The GIT is a great opportunity to meet and make friends with Christians

around the world. I have really enjoyed the whole experience. I have

been encouraged by the thoughtfulness and friendliness of the students

and staff. I will remember you all fondly.

James Church (United Kingdom)

GIT 2010! Awesome!! And the students... I have no words to explain!!

I have hope for tomorrow with these kinds of people. I am blessed a

hundred.

Lucy Wambui Waweru (Kenya)

GIT... Awesome! Best thing: to meet all those different, special people.

Maaike de Reuver(the Netherlands)

Great International Tour, Gleeful Intellectual Time, Graceful Itinerant

Travel, Gracious Intelligent Teasing, Global Institute of Theology -

GIT 2010: awesome people, the wonderful Chicago, small, beautiful,

tiny Grand Rapids... blessed are we for having had this exposure and

opportunity.

Janine Williams (South Africa)


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WCRC sUBsCRIPTIons

Reformed World

Reformed Worldis a theological journal focused on global

ecumenism and the worldwide family of Reformed churches.

It is published three times a year March, September and

December with various themes.

The volume for 2011 is 61.

Reformed World USD CHF

1 year 20.00 25.00

1 year solidarity

subscription40.00 45.00

Single issue 15.00 20.00

Reformed Communiqu

Reformed Communiquis a newsletter about and for WCRC

member churches.

It is published four times a year March, June, September

and December and is distributed free of charge. Financial

contributions are welcome.

All prices include the cost of surface mailing.


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PayMEnT oPTIons

1. Via the WCRC website: www.wcrc.ch

2. By cheque to: World Communion of Reformed Churches,

150 route de Ferney, PO Box 2100 1211 Geneva 2,

Switzerland

3. By bank transfer: see website for banking details

Wrl Cmmui Rerme Curce

150, route de Ferney

PO Box 2100

1211 Geneva 2

Switzerland


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CaLLEd To CoMMUnIon, CoMMITTEd To JUsTICE

Wo we areWe are a communion of Protestant churches in 108 countries. Our

230 member churches are Presbyterian, Congregational, Reformed,

Waldensian, United, and Uniting. The combined membership of thesechurches is an estimated 80 million people.

Wat we doWCRC coordinates joint church initiatives for economic, ecological and

gender justice based on the member churches common theology and

beliefs.

Our objectives are to foster unity among our member churches and

promote economic, social and ecological justice.

WyWCRCs member churches believe that Christian faith is based on actions

which respond to the spiritual needs and economic and social rights of

all people in society and that this includes ensuring responsible use of

natural resources.

howWCRC is committed to collaborating with other church movements on

issues of common concern such as climate change, gender justice and

theological dialogue. WCRC is supported principally by membership

contributions of inances and human resources. It also seeks funding for

the Global Institute of Theology 2012. If you are interested in donating

funds, please contact Dr. Douwe Visser at [email protected]

www.wcrc.ch

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