Last day to apply as a special student.

3:30 pm

There is still time to apply for fall classes!

Fall Orientation is September 7 & 8, and classes begin the week of September 10.
Rolling admissions mean you can apply as late as September 1 to begin classes this fall.
(Degree candidates must submit an application by August 1.)

Application Information

Labor Day

8:59 am

Labor Day - Offices and Library closed.

Art Night Fellowship - Every Thursday

7:00 pm

Location: Lower studio of the Meetinghouse

Nurture creativity this summer

Most of Andover Newton’s student fellowships are taking a summer rest, but not so for the Art Night Fellowship. The group invites Andover Newton students and friends ages 12 and over to enjoy a safe, no-judgment playful atmosphere from 7 to 10 p.m. each Thursday this summer.

Activities include painting, drawing, mosaics, collage, beading, and more. Materials are provided, or bring your own.

If you have questions, contact Joy at DHonen@ants.edu.

Orientation

9:00 am

Orientation for all students. Dining service begins regular schedule.

Orientation

4:00 pm

Orientation for all students. Dining service begins regular schedule.

Program Review for Dec. 2012 Graduates

8:59 am

September 10 - September 28, Monday - Friday

Students anticipating December 2012 graduation shall go over their programs with the Program Director, M.Div. students with the Registrar to assure that all course requirements for graduation will be met by the end of the semester. Please send e-mail to Nayda Aguila at naguila@ants.edu for an appointment.

Fall Classes Begin

9:00 am

Fall Convocation

12:00 pm

This year’s address from President Nick Carter is titled “‘Of Architects and Foundations of Sapphires” and focuses on the re-imagining and rebuilding of Andover Newton’s campus based on our vision of the future of theological education. If you feel like brushing up ahead of time, take a look at Isaiah 54:11-14, Hebrews 11:8-16, and Revelation 21:9-21.

Baptist Fellowship Convocation Reception

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Berkeley Room

Contact: Emily Leavitt .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Welcome Reception for United Church of Christ Students

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: the Peck Room

This Welcome Reception is for divinity students at Andover Newton Theological School in conjunction with Convocation Day.

If you are UCC and a student at ANTS, please come and learn how the Massachusetts Conference can support you in your discernment and call process. Meet our staff and find out about our resources and programs.

UU Student Convocation Reception

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Wilson Chapel Lobby

New UU students are encouraged to attend this event and meet denominational leaders, including the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Director of Ministerial Credentialing, Andover Newton’s UUA advisors/liaisons, the leadership team of the UU student fellowship at Andover Newton, and fellow UU classmates. Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by UUCANS (the Unitarian Universalist Community of Andover Newton Students).

BPSI Reception and Lecture: ‘Mourning as a Psychological Principle’

6:00 pm

Location: Wilson Chapel

Contact: THE BOSTON PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY AND INSTITUTE, INC. 617.266.0953 www.bostonpsychoanalytic.org

The public is invited to the first academic lecture presented by the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Inc., since moving to the Andover Newton campus this summer. This lecture reviews psychoanalytic theories of mourning. It emphasizes the tension between acknowledgement of loss and the wish to hold on to the illusion of permanence and continuity. This view of mourning as the process of relieving that tension, a divergent conflict, is elaborated on and illustrated.

The lecture is presented by Anton O. Kris, M.D.; with discussants Lucinda DiDomenico, M.D., and Rafael Ornstein, M.D.; and moderator Richard Gomberg, M.D. The event is free and open to the public, with Continuing Education credit available for $30 (fee waived for BPSI trainees and members). Email ksmolens@bostonpsychoanalytic.org for more information about continuing education.

The event is preceded by a reception from 6-6:45 at the BPSI’s new administrative offices, 169 Herrick Road (first floor of Franklin Trask Library on the Andover Newton quad).

Last Day for Registration for Thesis Writing for Dec. 2011 Graduation

12:00 pm

Last day for registration for thesis writing for December 2011 graduation by M.A. candidates.

Last Day for Late Registration

4:00 pm

Last day for late registration. Add Forms due in Registrar’s Office. Forms must be postmarked by this date, after which a $175 late fee applies.

Summer Grades Due

4:00 pm

All grades from summer courses due in the Registrar’s Office.

Admissions Information Session

5:30 pm

Location: Wilson Chapel - lower level *

Admissions staff will be on hand to share information about our programs and application process.
Light pizza & salad supper provided.  Campus tour will conclude with an optional 10-minute walk to book talk with celebrated author Brian McLaren following the session.

Brian McLaren Book Tour

7:00 pm

Location: First Baptist Church in Newton

Brian McLaren will visit First Baptist Church in Newton on Friday, Sept. 14, as one of four East Coast stops on a tour to promote his new book. He will discuss the book, “Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World,” at 7 p.m., with Andover Newton and First Baptist co-sponsoring the event.

Service to celebrate the ministry of J. Mary Luti

1:00 pm

Location: Wilson Chapel

Contact: Please contact David Ames at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with questions and visit www.ants.edu/ants-difference/map for directions to Wilson Chapel, where both the service and the reception will take place.

The Andover Newton faculty will dedicate the September 19 Wednesday Community Worship service to celebrating the ministry of J. Mary Luti, Visiting Professor of Christian History & Worship and recently-retired Director of Wilson Chapel.

The preacher will be Professor Mark Heim.
Worship will take place at 1 p.m., and a reception with light refreshments will follow.

Last Day for Dropping Classes

4:00 pm

Last day for dropping classes. Drop Forms due in Registrar’s Office. Forms must be postmarked by this date, after which no tuition refunds will be given.

Sturtevant Hall Ribbon Cutting

12:30 pm

Location: Quad

Come celebrate the completion of work to transform Sturtevant Hall into Andover Newton’s newest dormitory facility and future home of the student lounge, meeting spaces, and Student Association offices. After remarks from President Nick Carter and a recognition of those whose hard work has accomplished this project in a short period of time, the community will process to Wilson Chapel for the 1 p.m. worship service.

Program Review for Dec. 2012 Graduates

4:00 pm

September 10 - September 28, Monday - Friday

Students anticipating December 2012 graduation shall go over their programs with the Program Director, M.Div. students with the Registrar to assure that all course requirements for graduation will be met by the end of the semester. Please send e-mail to Nayda Aguila at naguila@ants.edu for an appointment.

Statement of Intention to Graduate Forms Due

4:00 pm

Statement of Intention to Graduate forms for December 2012 due in the Registrar’s Office.

Iron Sharpens Iron 2012 Northeast Women’s Conference

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Worcester, MA

Contact: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 617-831-2431

Andover Newton Theological School will be an exhibitor at the conference.
www.IronSharpensIronWomen.org