Episcopal Identity Amidst Religious Pluralism: A Conference for Chaplains and Teachers of Religion

Friday, February 10 (8am) - Sunday, February 12, 2006 (12pm US/Eastern)

Marriott Tampa Westshore
1001 North Westshore Boulevard [map]
Tampa, FL 33607



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Friday February 10, 2006

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Registration and Materials Pick-Up
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm Opening Session
Includes opening devotions, introductions and reports from the field.
 
The Rev. R. Douglas Carter


The Rev. Peter G. Cheney photo The Rev. Peter G. Cheney

St. Michael's School
The Rev. W. Patrick Gahan III, D.Min.
Rector, Christ Episcopal Church San Antonio

The Rev. Jamie Lynn Hamilton
Instructor of Religion

06:00 pm - 06:30 pm Break
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm Welcome Barbecue Dinner - Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa, Florida
Joe Merluzzi, Headmaster, and Berkeley Preparatory School, are your hosts for this Florida-style feast. Transportation is included with registration.

Saturday February 11, 2006

08:15 am - 09:00 pm Continental Breakfast
09:00 am - 10:30 am Berkeley Preparatory School and the Reclaiming of Episcopal Identity Amidst Religious Pluralism: A Case Study
The presenters will describe the process, and the school's experince of the process, through which Berkeley Preparatory School (P-12) reclaimed its Episcopal identity. Responses and comments will be offered by the other conference leaders.
 
The Rev. R. Douglas Carter


Mr. Joseph A. Merluzzi


Mr. Joseph W. Clark Esq.


10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm The Role of Chaplains, Teachers of Religion and Other Leaders in Upholding Episcopal Identity
Group and plenary discussion and reflection using the experience of Berkeley Preparatory School as it relates to other schools. NAES’ newly approved and published "Principles of Good Practice for Furthering Episcopal Identity in Episcopal Schools," the forthcoming Network article "The Chaplain and the Head—Partners in School Ministry" by the Rev. Roger Bowen and the Rev. Jonathan Glass' three-part Network article "Episcopal School Chaplaincy: Frequently Asked Questions" will also be used as resources.
 
The Rev. R. Douglas Carter


The Rev. Peter G. Cheney photo The Rev. Peter G. Cheney

St. Michael's School
The Rev. W. Patrick Gahan III, D.Min.
Rector, Christ Episcopal Church San Antonio

The Rev. Jamie Lynn Hamilton
Instructor of Religion

12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Noonday Prayers
12:30 pm - 01:30 pm Luncheon
01:30 pm - 02:30 pm Free Time
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm Religious Studies Curricula, Episcopal Identity and Religious Pluralism: Three Case Studies
The presenters will offer explorations of two Episcopal school religious studies curricula, one P-12 and one for middle school students, and a non-Episcopal secondary school curriculum. These explorations will include specific resources and theoretical/pedagogical concerns.
 
The Rev. R. Douglas Carter


The Rev. W. Patrick Gahan III, D.Min.
Rector, Christ Episcopal Church San Antonio

The Rev. Jamie Lynn Hamilton
Instructor of Religion


Sunday February 12, 2006

08:15 am - 09:00 am Holy Eucharist
09:00 am - 09:45 am Continental Breakfast
09:45 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 11:30 am Episcopal Identity and Religious Pluralism: What’s Working in the Field
This session, moderated by the conference leaders, will be devoted to worship and religious studies resource sharing for all grades, for which participants are asked to bring materials to share, and closing remarks.
 
The Rev. R. Douglas Carter


The Rev. Peter G. Cheney photo The Rev. Peter G. Cheney

St. Michael's School
The Rev. W. Patrick Gahan III, D.Min.
Rector, Christ Episcopal Church San Antonio

The Rev. Jamie Lynn Hamilton
Instructor of Religion

11:30 am - 11:30 am Adjourn