Former Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold to teach at Episcopal Divinity School

January 29, 2008 [Episcopal Divinity School] Former Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold will be teaching "From the Desert to the City: an Exploration of Christian Spirituality" at Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in June. The course will explore various pathways of Christian spirituality that have shaped and molded men and women, and continue to guise and form persons of faith. Discussion topics include: the wisdom of the fathers and mothers of the desert, the evolution of the practice of discerning spirits, as well as classical spiritual disciplines.

"We are delighted to have Bishop Griswold offer a course here in June," said the Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, EDS academic dean. "He has many friends at EDS and we appreciated his visits here when he was Presiding Bishop, but this course gives us an opportunity to experience him as a teacher, and for students to hear all he has learned over the years about prayer and spirituality. It is a unique opportunity."

For more information and a complete list of June term courses, visit the EDS website, or request a catalogue at 617-682-1507. For registration and fee information, contact Lisa Howell, registrar, at 617-682-1516, or at registrar@eds.edu. If you are interested in staying on EDS' campus during the June terms, contact Guestroom Booking at guestroombooking@eds.edu or 617-682-1593.

EDS is a respected center of study and spiritual formation for lay and ordained leaders with a strong commitment to justice, compassion, and reconciliation. Formed in 1974 with the merger of Philadelphia Divinity School (founded in 1857) and the Episcopal Theological School (founded in 1867), EDS offers doctor of ministry and master's degrees, as well as certificates in theological studies. Located on an eight-acre campus just a few blocks from Harvard Yard, EDS is a member of the Boston Theological Institute, a consortium of nine eminent theological schools, seminaries, and departments of religion.

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