"Church leaders find themselves facing enormous challenges…In our joint Summer Session, people come together because they want to strengthen their ministries. They take risks together, test and support each other, and learn and train with the finest theological educators," said David Gortner, director of the Center for Learning & Leadership (CALL) at CDSP, and Herbert Anderson, research professor in Practical Theology at PLTS, in a joint statement. "In courses covering a wide variety of topics and skills, they discover together new ways to nurture their spirits, challenge their minds, and engage the world."

Throughout July and early August, a variety of timely and enriching theological education courses will be offered each week.

One of the highlights will be the Godly Play Summer Conference: Souls Young and Old at Play and in Story, featuring a variety of dynamic international speakers, religious educators, and creative topics, July 14-18.

Further information is available here

"With the enthusiastic response from our first joint Summer Session last year, we at CDSP and PLTS have made a commitment going forward to offer jointly-sponsored programs and courses each year providing innovative and vital theological education for Lutherans and Episcopalians alike," said Gortner.

For a complete list of 2008 Summer Session courses, and registration information, contact CALL at 510-204-0720, or visit here. Summer housing for students is available on both the CDSP and PLTS campuses.