Seminary: Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
Location: 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325, United States
Course number: 3.875
Instructor: Rev. Dr. Gilson Waldkoenig
Website: https://www.unitedlutheranseminary.edu/about/campuses/gettysburg
Course Description
Northern Appalachia is home to deeply-rooted local cultures in a beautiful landscape. Conflicts defined by environmental and economic issues are fierce for both communities and churches. This seminar will give students an inside look and an opportunity to strategize for dealing with conflict in and around ministry. The environmental history of the landscape’s use and abuse, the shape of human cultures expressed by people of different traditions, and the history of tightly held religious patterns, will frame discussions with religious, environmental and industrial leaders from the region. The course meets at Lutherlyn in Butler, PA, and makes day trips in the region. Sponsored by the Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center (AMERC) of Berea, Kentucky, which offsets some of the expenses for housing, meals and travel.