Coordination and Faculty



GIT 2010 The Global Institute of Theology which is scheduled for June 4-29, 2010, in the United States, is an opportunity for young theologians to engage in a unique cross-cultural, ecumenical learning encounter. It is organized by the Office for Theology and Ecumenical Engagement of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC). Students will meet in Chicago from June 4-17 and then move to the campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids for June 17-29. While in Grand Rapids, they will witness the historic merger of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Reformed Ecumenical Council (REC) to form a new body, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, during the Uniting General Council. The program features an international faculty of renowned academic theologians under the leadership of Peter Wyatt, former Principal of Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto in Canada. Wyatt has also served in the senior ecumenical position of the United Church of Canada. The core course will focus on the theme of the Uniting General Council "Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." In addition, four elective courses will be offered: Interfaith Dialogue New Directions in Mission for the 21st century Reading the Bible in Context The Epistle to the Ephesians

GIT 2010

The Global Institute of Theology which is scheduled for June 4-29, 2010, in the United States, is an opportunity for young theologians to engage in a unique cross-cultural, ecumenical learning encounter. It is organized by the Office for Theology and Ecumenical Engagement of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).

Students will meet in Chicago from June 4-17 and then move to the campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids for June 17-29. While in Grand Rapids, they will witness the historic merger of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Reformed Ecumenical Council (REC) to form a new body, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, during the Uniting General Council.

The program features an international faculty of renowned academic theologians under the leadership of Peter Wyatt, former Principal of Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto in Canada. Wyatt has also served in the senior ecumenical position of the United Church of Canada.

The core course will focus on the theme of the Uniting General Council "Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." In addition, four elective courses will be offered:

Interfaith Dialogue
New Directions in Mission for the 21st century
Reading the Bible in Context
The Epistle to the Ephesians