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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Living and laning in th cntxt f Javan
clt and city
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.
a Glbl Ititute Telg i cperti wit
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
exctiv sctay f Thlgy
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