Programs in Other Locations Columbia in Service to the Church

PARTNERSHIP WITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION

Columbia has an official relationship with the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association (PCCCA). This organization supports the camps and conference centers of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Presbyterian Church in Canada by equipping leaders for vibrant and sustainable ministries. In 2008, the seminary created a partnership with PCCCA to help prepare our students for ministries that include camps, conferences, and retreats. The seminary is committed to providing a consistent schedule of courses in the field of camp and conference ministry. The P606 Camp/Conference Program and Administration course is currently offered during the January term. Students also may attend courses offered through the Compass Points Certificate Program (see below).

COMPASS POINTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Compass Points is a cooperative program of the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association, Outdoor Ministries Association of the United Church of Christ, Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries, and Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers Inc. Compass Points courses are intended for practitioners who seek to deepen and expand their competency in camp and retreat ministry. These courses are offered each spring and fall (on and off campus). More about this certificate program can be found at www.compasspointsprogram.org .

CERTIFICATION IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Students can take courses leading to the certification in Christian education. Students interested should inquire with the Christian education professors.

Programs in Other Locations

APPALACHIAN MINISTRIES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER

Columbia is a member of the Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center (AMERC), a seminary consortium that facilitates contextualized theological education for students interested in the Appalachian region or rural ministry. Through its educational programs, students have the opportunity to learn about Appalachia, its people and history, its values and religion, and its needs and issues for ministry. For information about AMERC courses, contact the Office of Contextual Education and International Programs.

HISPANIC SUMMER PROGRAM

Columbia is a founding and ongoing co-sponsor of the Hispanic Summer Program (HSP), which provides theological training to Hispanic and Latino/a seminarians and allies from schools across the United States and Puerto Rico since its founding 1989 under the leadership of Dr. Justo González. HSP offers two-week three-credit elective summer intensive courses at rotating sites with visiting faculty from different schools. For more information about HSP, see https:// hispanicsummerprogram.org/ or contact the Office of Academic Affairs.

NATIONAL CAPITAL SEMESTER FOR SEMINARIANS

Columbia is a participating institution in the National Capital Semester for Seminarians, organized by Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. The program provides students an opportunity to spend a semester in Washington for study and involvement in the processes of government and the concerns of the Church. The design includes an interaction/reflection seminar, supervised study, and the opportunity to select other courses in Washington institutions. For detailed information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs.