The Central Atlantic Conference sponsors a sequence of four institutes covering the History, Governance, Theology, and Ministry of the United Church of Christ. These courses follow the guidelines prepared by History, Theology, and Polity teachers on the essentials of a basic one-semester course.
The Institute format is designed to serve the needs of persons who cannot enroll in a regular semester-length seminary course to cover this material. Completion of all four sessions is equivalent to a “traditional” or online course in UCC History/Polity requirement.
Goals for the History Institute:
- Origins, development, significant documents, major events, important persons in the four primary constituent traditions (Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, Reformed)
- Selected other traditions and/or groups within the United Church of Christ (especially, but not necessarily limited to, African American, American Indian, Pacific Island/Asian American, Hispanic)
- The founding of the United Church of Christ
- Developments in the United Church of Christ from 1957 to the present
Course Fee is $75 for persons seeking to fulfill the UCC History/Polity requirement for ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ.
Follow this link for the History Institute – Potomac Association (potomacucc.org) readings and assignments.Follow this link to pay
Date: Tuesdays, March 5 and March 12, 2024 (Must attend both sessions)
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: via ZoomON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Wednesday, February 28, 2024
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Central Atlantic Conference, memo: History Institute March 2024
MAIL TO: Central Atlantic Conference, 918 S Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 Attn: March 2024 History Institute
