2008 Prospective Student Open House
ESR invites you (and your spouse/partner) to a Prospective Student Open House.
Details
Friday, February 29, 2008 from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm.
Earlham School of Religion,
228 College Ave. Richmond, IN 47374
The Open House is planned to coincide with the ESR Spirituality Conference, Saturday March 1st. A gift of free admission to the Spirituality Conference is provided for those wishing to attend the annual ESR Spirituality Gathering, Saturday, March 1st. (This year's theme is: Spirituality & Simplicity. The keynote speaker is Catherine Whitmire, author of Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity. Small group workshops during this gathering will be offered by a talented group of ESR students, alums and guest leaders.)
Highlights of the Friday Prospective Student Open House
- Tours of ESR/Bethany Theological Seminaries and portions of Earlham College
- Educational mini-course sessions to introduce you to classroom pedagogy used by the ESR faculty
- A joint worship experience with students from both ESR and our partner Bethany Theological Seminary
- Introductions to ESR's dean, the faculty, administrators and current ESR students
- Nourishment for body and soul
- Excellent company of peers also seeking information regarding graduate seminary programs
- A panel discussion with ESR alums regarding what can be done with an ESR degree
ESR offers you courtesy lodging the evenings of Thursday, February 28th and Friday, February 29th, or Friday February 29 and March 1st at sites of our choosing. Those first registered will be lodged in a block of rooms reserved at the Quaker Hill Conference Center. The Conference Center is willing to have you extend your stay for a third evening at your own expense if desired.
Prospective Student Open House Schedule
Friday, February 29, 2008 - 9:45 am to 4:45 pm |
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9:45 am |
Welcome in the ESR Center Gathering Area |
9:55 - |
Mini-course session, ESR
Center |
11:20 am - |
Joint Seminaries Worship with Bethany & ESR seminary students. |
12 noon |
Lunch - ESR Center - Dining Room |
1:00 - |
Tour of Seminary buildings and Earlham College campus including Lilly Library, Runyan Center/Bookstore, Wellness Center, led by AHA. Meet in Gathering area. |
1:45 pm |
Mini-course session, ESR Center |
3:15 pm |
Panel Discussion: What can You Do With an ESR Degree? |
ESR alums in Barclay Center Conference Room - 1st floor |
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| Dinner on your own |
See pick-up packet for local Richmond restaurant suggestions and map. |
Optional Evening Activities |
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7:00 - |
Common Grounds Cafe - Coffee House at West Richmond Friends Meetinghouse, 609 W Main Street. 2 blocks north of ESR/Bethany at the corner of SW 7th Street and W. Main. Free. |
8:00 pm |
International Festival in Earlham College's Runyon Center, Comstock Room |
8:00 pm |
Charlie's Warehouse in Richmond's historic Starr Heritage area at 416 N. 10th Street. Those wishing to relax and listen to music will enjoy the coffee house atmosphere at Charlie's. |
9:30 pm |
Ichthys House, 215 College Ave has nightly unprogrammed worship on the edge of the ESR campus. A home full of cozy things — books, recordings, cookies, and open to everyone. Among prior guests have been Henri Nouwen, Madeleine L'Engle, and Elton Trueblood. Host: recorded Friends minister, Clyde Johnson since 1976. Phone 765-962-9352 for more information. |
To accept this invitation to the ESR Open House, please complete the registration form below or print and complete this PDF registration form and submit it by February 22nd. Sue Axtell, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, will answer questions at axtelsu@earlham.edu or (800) 432-1377.