The Servant Leadership School of Austin
Seeking what makes you come alive…
Offering classes and events rooted in the Christian Tradition—
open to the wisdom of other sacred traditions
Finding your authentic voice
Welcoming all with open minds and open hearts—
Modeling a way of life that is contemplative, active and communal
The Servant Leadership School (SLS) offers classes twice a year—10 weeks in the Fall and 10 weeks in the Spring on Thursday evenings. At least one of the classes will be a Core Class, part of the Viriditas Curriculum. Dinner and worship complement the classes, creating a place of encouragement for seekers as well as those longing for a deeply committed community.
Classes begin January 12, 2012 end on March 15, 2012.
Contact the registrar by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 512-524-5145.
Class: Engaging the Powers
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Through this class we will develop a deeper understanding of the delusional system that keeps the world mired in alienation and violence. In his book Engaging the Powers, Walter Wink links the wisdom of Scripture, depth psychology and his own experience to invite us into an alternative vision, a “Third Way” based on the nonviolent principles Jesus lived and taught, a new hope for the future. (This class is part of the Viriditas Curriculum)
Class: Nature and the Human Soul
Also, join us for "Vision Begins to Happen:
a Saturday Book Group"
In this class we will study Bill Plotkin's visionary map of the human life-cycle. This map integrates Nature's wisdom, rejects consumerism, and calls upon each person to seek out their deepest talents and passions as gifts to community.
Class: Mary Magdalene and the Path of Conscious Love
In recent scholarship Mary Magdalene is emerging with new clarity that sheds light on the path of love that Jesus taught and lived. In this class we will use The Meaning of Mary Magdalene by Cynthia Bourgeault, and other resources, to come to know Mary Magdalene as Apostle, Beloved and Unitive Wisdom so that we can know the transforming power of love in our own lives.
Details about the school
Juniper Path by Mary Truly Ermey
Schedule
Classes meet on Thursday evenings, 6:00 to 9:15.
When enrollment is sufficient, an afternoon class meets from 4:15-7:30 p.m.
Dinner and Worship
All participants gather at 6:00 for a candlelit vegetarian dinner and a brief worship. For our first meal we ask everyone to bring a favorite fruit, cheese, bread, nuts, or olives to share. After the first night we take turns preparing and serving the meal. Even if you prefer not to eat, please plan to join us and have coffee or tea. Community grows among us as we cook, serve, and worship together.
Commitment
Anyone who enrolls in the school makes a commitment to attend and complete weekly assignments. The building of community is frustrated by absences of class members. Anyone who anticipates being absent for more than two class meetings should not enroll this semester. Completion of weekly homework assignments is essential to provide the space for God to work. Participants are asked to commit to a daily discipline of working on homework and praying for one another.
Cost and Work-Study
Cost is based on a sliding scale of $40 - $100 per semester, plus books and supplies, and is payable by cash or check on the first night of class, unless other arrangements are made. Participants are asked to discern prayerfully how much to pay within the sliding scale. We do not want lack of money to keep anyone from participating, so we offer a small work-study program for those who cannot afford tuition. Please contact the registrar if you need work-study.
Child Care
Child can be arranged as needed. Please contact the registrar at least two weeks prior to the first day of class.
Enrollment Enroll by email or phone.
Contact the registrar by email at
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or by phone at 512-524-5145.
