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2018 Writing Workshops

Apart, and Yet a Part: A Week with Michael N. McGregor

August 10, 2018 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

The final 2018 summer writing workshop, Apart, and Yet a Part: A Week with Michael N. McGregor, recently wrapped up at the Collegeville Institute.
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Writing Beyond the Academy: A Week with Professor and Writer Michael N. McGregor

August 1, 2018 By Collegeville Institute 2 Comments

During the last week in July, the Collegeville Institute hosted Writing Beyond the Academy: A Week with Professor and Writer Michael N. McGregor.

In the Thick of It

July 24, 2018 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

On July 12-21, 2018, a group of writers gathered at the Collegeville Institute for an advanced writing workshop led by Lauren Winner titled In the Thick of It: Explorations of Advanced Topics in Prose Writing.
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How Pastors Write for Public Life

June 1, 2018 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment

In partnership with Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, the Collegeville Institute held a regional writing workshop in Austin, Texas on May 14-18, 2018. 

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