Praxis

Covid has certainly impacted how we learn and teach at BKSM, and it is bringing new opportunities for community building and learning together between focus weekends. Praxis is one of these opportunities.

During "normal" focus weekends, praxis sessions have taken place on Saturday morning. This time is usually dedicated to guest presenters and boots-on-the-ground topics that supplement student programs of study.

We invite the wider BKSM community - alumni/-ae, faculty, supporters and others  looking for a little continuing education - to join us for online praxis this fall. We have moved praxis sessions to the one Tuesday of the month at 7:00, taking the Conversation & Compline slot and extending discussion another 30 minutes.  We will close our time together with compline.

Upcoming Topics:

• October 6:  Shanae’ Calhoun (Topeka JUMP) on justice as essential ministry
• November 17: Bishop Cathleen Bascom (KS) on the history of race in the Diocese of Kansas
• December 1: Bishop Deon Johnson (MO) on the Anti-Racism Covenant
• January 12: Bishop Martin Field (WMO), topic tba
• February:
• March 9: Bishop Scott Barker (NE), practical advice for graduates
• April:
• May:

Praxis Session Recordings

August 11, 2020
"Finding God in New Spaces: Thinking Outside the Building"
The Rev. Jennifer Allen,
Bishop's Curate for Mission
Diocese of Kansas
The Rev. Jenn Allen serves at Bethany House and Garden, Topeka, a new ministry in the Diocese of Kansas. This session explores a variety of innovative church models, the vision for Bethany House and Garden and a shares resources for innovators in ministry.
Outline, Resources document

September 9, 2020
"Some Reflections on the Ministry of Racial Reconciliation"
The Rt. Rev. Scott Barker
Bishop, Diocese of Nebraska