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Events, Conferences and Seminars

The Duke Endowment occasionally holds events related to our grantmaking and to our program area work in child care, health care, higher education and rural church. We also post handouts and presentations from previous events on this website. View upcoming events below, or browse our archive to access resources and materials from previous events.


Events

Study Leave for Ministry Professionals at Duke

When:
September 13, 2010 - April 08, 2011 
Where:
Duke Divinity School - Durham, N.C.
Category:
Rural Church

Description

Study Leave for Ministry Professionals is for Christian institutional leaders and pastors of all traditions who want to spend a week immersed in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship and prayer on the Duke University campus.  While on campus, study leave participants have full access to university libraries, community worship and lectures. Special arrangements can be made for participants to audit courses or meet privately with Divinity School faculty. Significant scholarships are available to those associated with The Duke Endowment churches.

Register for the 2010 fall and/or 2011 winter/spring terms.

Fall and Spring dates for study leave:

2010 fall term

  • Sept. 13-17, 2010
  • Oct. 4-8, 2010
  • Oct. 25-29, 2010
  • Nov. 8-12, 2010
  • Nov. 15-19, 2010

2011 winter/spring term

  • Jan. 24-28, 2011
  • Feb. 7-11, 2011
  • Feb. 28- March 4, 2011
  • March 21-25, 2011
  • April 4-8, 2011
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Relationships Are Key

Strong relationships between children and staff help make the Wellness Project a success.

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Make the Most of Life

James B. Duke Scholar Sally Morris enjoys Furman University's academic challenge and close-knit community.

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Better Choices for Nutrition

Offering more selection and better prices for healthy food options helps visitors and employees eat right.

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Community Leaders

With food pantries, prison ministries and child care programs, rural chuches help communities thrive.