Niobrara School of Ministry
The Niobrara School for Ministry (NSM) acts as the primary way that Diocese of South Dakota provides theological and ministerial education at a Diocesan level. The Niobrara School for Ministry is one mean by which people in the ordination process who are undertaking their ministerial education receive training. The Niobrara School also provides educational opportunities for lay people not seeking ordination and for already ordained clergy to continue and deepen their theological educations. The Ministry Weekends are open to all members of the Diocese of South Dakota. Those undergoing formal ministerial education in the context of the ordination process have a further course of study comprised of lectures and books in the areas of ministry canonically required by the larger Episcopal Church. This course of study is overseen by the Canon for Formation and the Archdeacon. Instructors are scholar-practitioners from throughout the Diocese and the broader church. Registration for upcoming Niobrara School Events (listed in the Events calendar on the home page) can be done below by clicking Registration.
Starting 5:30, Friday evening with supper and ending Saturday afternoon close to 3pm, lunch is provided.
This workshop was initially started by the Rev. Dr. Martin Broken Leg and was designed to satisfy the Anti-racism requirements as set by the Episcopal church at the time. Currently, Archdeacon Paul Sneve carries on this work, this workshop will delve into pre-Christian Lakota Culture as well as the history of the Episcopal Church in Minnesota and Dakota Territory, how the Episcopal Church affected the Culture of Lakota People and how Lakota Culture has informed the Episcopal Church.
The uniqueness of the Lakota Language and especially how it is used in the Church will be discussed and we will discuss the Doctrine of Discovery and it’s role in the colonization of North America.
Attention will be given to the Lakota Culture and the Church today and where we may be heading.
All are welcome to attend this Workshop and this is required for all Diocesan Employees.
To register go to www.episcopalchurchsd.org. There is a $30 fee to attend.
