"The Islamic Jesus and His Blessed Mother" with Dr. Lucinda Mosher, on April 26
Discover the surprising importance of Jesus and Mary to the Muslim faith. What does the Qur'an have to say about Mary and her son Jesus? What have Muslims taught about them over the centuries? What roles do they play in Muslim piety?

Mosher is a consultant, educator and author who specializes in inter-religious relations. She is the author of the "Faith in the Neighborhood" book series, which addresses America's religious diversity. This course is co-sponsored by Interweave of New Jersey. The revised cost: $99, includes lunch.

"Successful Planned Giving in Parishes," May 2-3 with Terry Parsons and Davida Isaacson
Learn how to start or improve a Planned Giving program for your congregation, regardless of size or composition. 

Parsons was appointed to the Episcopal Church staff as Stewardship Officer in 1996. Her work includes providing training for dioceses and congregations and developing resources for their use.  She has also been a magazine editor, marketing consultant to small businesses, and director of development for a not-for-profit agency. 

Isaacson is a principal and senior consultant with Myerberg Shain and Associates. Formerly she served as executive director of the Jewish Community Foundation of Metro West, where she raised $12 million in major and planned gifts in 18 months.  She is perhaps best known as the former director of Planned and Major Gifts for WNET/New York where she later served as director of Endowment and Planned Gifts. Cost: $385 (including overnight stay at the Tutu Center and 3 meals) or $275 (2 meals without overnight stay)

"Interpersonal Skills and Leadership in Spiritual Direction" with Dr. Anne Silver, May 5-6
Learn and reflect on practices to enhance your work as a spiritual director. This course is designed to enhance skills in working with groups and individuals in spiritual direction.  Co-Sponsored by GTS' the Center for Christian Spirituality. 

A sought after Spiritual Director, counselor and retreat leader, Silver is the author of several books including "Trustworthy Connections: Interpersonal Issues in Spiritual Direction" and "Where You Go, I shall: Gleaning from the Stories of Biblical Widows." Cost: $275 (includes lunch both days.)

These classes are available for CEU's (continuing education units). For more information or to register contact Jim Murphy at 212-243-5150 ext. 461 or e-mail Murphy@gts.edu or visit http://www.gts.edu/contedsummer.asp.