In January, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky will offer an intensive J-Term class entitled, Monasticism Old and New. Taught by Drs. Medley and and Inscore Essick, this course will have an accompanying two-night retreat at St. Meinrad Archabbey in Spencer County, Indiana. This course is open to the BSK community for those who may want to audit. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the course will run from January 2 – January 24. Along with the retreat, this class will explore a variety of Christian monastic movements. Special attention will be given to the biblical, historical, and theological foundations for Christian monasticism. Students will reflect on the ways congregations and ministers can learn from the breadth and depth of the Christian monastic tradition.
If you are interested in taking this course for credit or auditing it, contact Abby Sizemore, BSK’s Director of Admissions, at abby.sizemore@bsk.edu or apply online at bsk.edu/apply.
If you are interested solely in the retreat to St. Meinrad Archabbey, but are not able to take the course, the retreat will be January 9-11. Lodging and food is approximately $146 if you are sharing a room and approximately $208 for a single room. Spots are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested solely in the retreat, contact Dr. John Inscore Essick (john.essick@bsk.edu) or Dr. Mark Medley (mark.medley@bsk.edu).
