TFM Symposia Series

Throughout the academic year, TFM Fellows will lead four panel discussions on current issues in theological academia and ministry, and how these two areas connect with one another. These symposia are components of the Contextual Education course taken by MDiv and MPS students, but are open to the entire U of T community, as well as the broader public.

We hope you'll join us for these exciting discussions!

2012
October 17th, 9:00am-10:30am (VIDEO ARCHIVE)
The Role of Theological Education in the Vocation of the Minister 

Panellists:
Tom Reynolds, Associate Professor of Theology, Emmanuel College
Nevin Reda, Assistant Professor of Muslim Studies, Emmanuel College
Norm Seli, Minister, Jubilee United Church

Moderator:
Moses Kang, TFM Fellow


October 31st, 9:00am-10:30am (VIDEO ARCHIVE)
Pastoral Care and Chaplaincy for the Shifting Demographics of North American Institutions

Panellists:
Imam Michael A. Taylor, Chaplain and Director of Islamic Chaplaincy Services Canada
Shauna Mayer, Chaplain, Greater Community Chaplaincy
Ralph Carl Wushke, Minister, Bathurst United Church and Chaplain with Ecumenical Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto

Moderator:
Erin Green, TFM Fellow


2013
January 9th, 9:00am-10:30am (VIDEO ARCHIVE)
Self-care and Other-care: How to Prepare for and Manage Pastoral Burnout

Panellists:
Eileen Henderson, Restorative Justice Co-Ordinator for Mennonite Central Committee Ontario, and Project Manager of Circles of Support & Accountability
Mark MacLean, Minister of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care at St. Andrew’s United Church, Toronto, and Co-Chair of Program for Berwick National Camp
Wayne Walder, Founding Member and Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Toronto)

Moderator:
Dave Csinos, TFM Fellow

 

February 27th, 9:00am-11:00am (VIDEO ARCHIVE)
Beyond Charity, Aid and Development: The Problems and Possibilities of a Partnership Model

Panellists:
Barbara Bisgrove, Board Member of Weston King Neighbourhood Centre and member of Central United Church
Jonathan Schmidt, Co-Director, Canadian Churches’ FORUM for Global Ministries

Moderator:
Carmen Palmer, TFM Fellow

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