Concordia College

Programs

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas
Independent study program; on-campus stays available
512.472.6736

Catholic Theological Union, Chicago
Hesburgh Center for Continuing Formation in Ministry; 17-week program
773.753.5359

Centre for Psychotherapy and Emotional Bodywork,Toronto
This center has a sabbatical program for women and men in ministry called The Ministry Journey Program, featuring “psychotherapy and emotional bodywork, inner life of ministry, spirituality/dreams, myths, symbols, prayer, Biblical themes, images, discernment.” Contact Daniel McDonald, Director, Centre for Psychotherapy and Emotional Bodywork, 145 Spadina Road, Toronto, CA M5R 2T1 or 416.928.9570.
 
Center for Spiritual Development, Orange, Calif.
Winter sabbaticals are offered. Contact Robert Cogswell, Center for Spiritual Development, 434 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868-3907 or 714.744.3175.

Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, Calif.
Sabbaticals of one week to a semester are possible here. Courses may be audited for $300 per course. Contact Dr. Alda Marsh Morgan, Director of Continuing Education, at 510.204.0727.
 
The College of Preachers Readers Program, Bethesda, Md.
A program for sabbaticals or other self-directed study or retreat times for clergy and laity throughout the year; single accommodations; located on the grounds of the Washington National Cathedral. Cost: $350 per week. Contact Kim Gilliam, Director of Operations, College of Preachers Readers Program, 3510 Woodley Rd. NW, Washington, D.C. 20016 or 202.537.6383.
 
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Chicago
Independent/directed study; design-your-own sabbaticals. Contact the director of Continuing Education.

The Lincoln Theological Institute for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Enquiries are welcome for designated periods of study or sabbaticals. Please apply in writing. Contact The Administrator, Lincoln Theological Institute, Sheffield University, 36 Wilkinson St., Sheffield S10 2GB or 01142226399.

Louisville (Ky.) Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Summer sabbatical leaves and independent study. Contact the Division for Graduate Studies

The Marshall Center for Christian Ministry, Georgetown, Ky.
This center, developed in 1997, administers a program of ministerial sabbaticals and study leaves at Regents Park College. The center is at Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY 40324. E-mail the center or call 502.863.8004

A Mountain Retreat, Conifer, Colo.
Offers retreats for the renewal of ministers, their lives and callings. Contact Rev. Victor L. Hunter, Retreat Director, or Donna R. Killen, Administrative Director, at A Mountain Retreat, P.O. Box 1025, Conifer, CO 80433 or call 303.838.6267 or 303.838.7321.

Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, Calif.
PSR has a Minister/Scholar in Residence Program open to ordained ministers and religious workers in full-time ministry. Participants may be in residence for a full semester (four months) during fall or spring. Participants are expected to participate in the life of the seminary. Only one one-bedroom apartment on campus is available. Contact Eileen Weston, Assistant to the President, at 800.999.0528.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA
Independent study available. Contact Mary Lee Talbot, Director of Continuing Education at 412-363-5610, ext. 2197 or e-mail her at mltalbot@pts.edu
 
Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford 00441865877409
Clergy may stay up to ten weeks and use the library at Oxford. Contact Dr. Natalie K. Watson, Development Office, Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford OX449EX or e-mail nwatson@ripon-cuddesdon.ac.uk

St. Deiniol’s Residential Library, Hawarden, North Wales, UK
St. Deiniol’s Library, established by the estate of William Gladstone, provides opportunities for sabbaticals, especially involving study or research. Contact the Rev. Dr. Peter J. Jagger, Warden and Chief Librarian.

St. George’s College, Jerusalem
St. George’s is an Anglican institution in East Jerusalem that offers a variety of programs for pastors and laity, varying from 12 days to 28 days. A brochure is also available from CHARIS [mailto:jacobson@cord.edu].

St. Hans Ministry Exchange, Inc.
Here’s an interesting idea: swap homes with another clergy person for a while. This ministry is designed to facilitate that. Run by Diane Shiell and the Rev. Dr. Dell Shiell. They tell the story of their experience exchanging homes with persons in Larvik, Norway in a book, “Fair Exchange: A Ministry Exchange Between the USA and Norway.” Contact Christian Home Exchange, 246 Woodingham Trail, Venice, FL 34292 or 941.408.9096.

St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville, Minn.
Sabbaticals are designed to meet the personal and ministerial needs of the individual students. Participants can enroll in courses for credit or audit, and participate in conferences, lectures and other events on campus. Special tuition rates are available. Spiritual directors are also available. Request the brochure Sabbatical: A Special Time Apart from Mary Beth Banken, OSB, St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville, MN 56321-7288, or call 320.363.2102.

Saint Meinrad (Ind.) School of Theology
Stays of one month to a year, with various options to choose from
ce@saintmeinrad.edu; 800.730.9910

Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, Bethesda, Md.
Shalem has instituted a 17-month, mostly non-residential program called Clergy Life and Leadership, described as an ecumenical program to nurture the spiritual heart and leadership of clergy in congregations. Contact Sheila Noyes or Gigi Ross-Fowler at 301.897.7334.
 
Shalom Prayer Center, Mt. Angel, Ore.
Sabbaticals in a monastic setting; spiritual direction, daily Eucharist, classes, retreats; for men or women. Contact Jo Morton, OSB, Shalom Prayer Center, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR 97363 or 503.845.6773

Spiritual Ministry Center, San Diego,
Founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart, this center provides "self-directed sabbaticals." Contact Spiritual Ministry Center, 4822 Del Mar Ave., San Diego, CA 92107-3407 or 619.224.9444.

Tantur Ecumenical Institute for Theological Studies, Jerusalem
They offer excellent three-month sessions,  as well as a four-week summer session, all for pastors and interested laity. Includes travel in Israel as well as lectures and worship in an ecumenical setting. Tantur is operated by Notre Dame University. tantur@netvision.net.il

Washington (D.C.) Theological Union
Organized program, but tailored to individuals
admissions@wtu.edu; 800.334.9922