The 2020 ADME conference will be held April 2-4, 2020 in San Antonio at the Oblate School of Theology.
Conference
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (2020)
Seasoned experts to speak on spiritual formation practices for educating today’s DMin student.
Susan S. Phillips, PhD
– susansphillips.com –
Since 1994 Susan S. Phillips (PhD) has served as executive director of New College Berkeley, an affiliate of the Graduate Theological Union.
Susan is a spiritual director who, in addition to meeting with people one-on-one, also speaks around the world and regularly leads retreats for colleges, churches, clergy and laity.
Susan Phillips is a sociologist and teaches regularly for New College Berkeley, Regent College (Canada), Fuller Theological Seminary, and the Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction program at San Francisco Theological Seminary. For more information, view Susan S. Phillips, Ph.D. at New College Berkeley.
Rev. Dr. Ronald “Ron” Rolheiser, OMI
– ronrolheiser.com –
Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas.
He is a community-builder, lecturer, and writer. His books are popular throughout the English-speaking world and have now been translated into many languages. His weekly column is carried by more than 80 newspapers worldwide.
Prior to this present position, he taught theology and philosophy at Newman Theological College in Edmonton, Alberta, for 16 years, served as Provincial Superior of his Oblate Province for six years, and served on the General Council for the Oblates in Rome for six years. He has been at Oblate School of Theology since 2005.
ADME LABS
Participate in one or more conference workshops:
(1) New Directors Seminar – Dr. Reggie Ogea, Dr. Kurt Fredrickson
(2) Art, Theology & Spiritual Formation – Dr. Eileen Dailey
(3) What’s New in DMin Research – Dr. Mark Chapman
(4) Best Practices for Hybrid DMin Courses – Dr. Loren Kerns, Dr. Cliff Berger
ATS DIALOGUE
Connect with ATS-ADME liaison, Dr. Barbara Mutch and engage colleagues in a 2.0 roundtable discussion on the upcoming changes to the DMin degree program accreditation standards.
TRAVEL and LODGING
Closest Airport:
San Antonio Airport(SAT) – 4 miles from Oblate School of Theology
Lodging:
Oblate Renewal Center – $85/night single occupancy, $95/night double occupancy. Email admeassist@gmail.com to make a reservation. (Rooms will be released 2 weeks before the conference.)
Drury Inn by the airport – $94/night+tax, Call 210-580-7959 and ask for LaDonna Dunigan Conner to receive the Oblate rate *hotel will shuttle from the hotel to Oblate School of Theology
Towneplace Suites by the airport – $94/night+tax, Call 210-507-1762 to receive the Oblate rate *hotel will shuttle from the hotel to Oblate School of Theology
CONFERENCE HOST
Special thanks to Oblate School of Theology ADME host, Dr. Wayne Cavalier.
