On behalf of Dr. Leah Gaskin Fitchue, President of Payne Theological Seminary, the administrators of the Payne/Bakke Doctor of Ministry Program would like to thank you for expressing an interest in visiting
I. Trip Checklist
Individuals traveling to
1. An accurate headcount of all family members traveling with you to
2. Evidence that you have paid 50% of your balance (approximately $2,000.00) by June 19, 2009. Please send all funds to Meticulous Tours. Please send a copy of your check or money order to Reverend Moseley. (Meticulous
3. Evidence that you have a current passport. Please send Reverend Moseley an e-mail using the Feedback Form (at the bottom of the page) indicating that you have a current passport, and that your passport will not expire until February 2010.
4. Evidence that you have registered with PTS for the trip. Please log on to the SIS system and register for the course.
II. South Africa Flyer for Distribution
Please download or print a copy of the following flyer for your friends, family or church congregation.
files/850/File/South_Africa_Flyer.pdf
III. Master Calendar
Below, you will find the Master Calendar which provides information concerning the overall schedule of the immersion experience. It is important to note that all information included in the following document is subject to revision; however, dates, times and descriptions of events are included on this Master Calendar in order to provide you with a logistical overview leading up to and including the actual trip to
| Date | Time | Description of the Event to Occur Prior to or During Trip to South Africa |
| 6/19/09 | 5:00pm | 50% of balance is due (approximately $2,000.00 per person) |
| 7/20/09 | 5:00pm | 100% of balance is due (approximately $4,000.00 per person) |
| 8/19/09 | 5:40pm | Departure for Johannesburg from Washington Dulles International Airport |
| 8/20/09 | 5:20pm | Arrival at OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport |
| 7:00pm | Departure for Capetown International Airport aboard South African Airways | |
| 9:10pm | Arrival in Cape Town and Transfer to Breakwater Lodge | |
| Lunch and Dinner on your own | ||
| Overnight at Breakwater Lodge | ||
| 8/21/09 | 7:00am | Breakfast at Breakwater Lodge |
| 8:00am | Payne Theological Seminary's Course Begins | |
| 8:15am | Orientation, introductions and welcome sessions | |
| 9:00am | Session with Bishop Messiah | |
| 12:00pm | Lunch at V & A Waterfront | |
| 1:00pm | Cruise to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned | |
| 4:00pm | Return to Cape Town | |
| 5:00pm | At your leisure to explore the V & A Waterfront | |
| 7:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
| 9:00pm | Devotion and Reflection on the day activities | |
| Overnight at Breakwater Lodge | ||
| 8/22/09 | 8:00am | Breakfast at Breakwater Lodge |
| 9:00am | Check-out from Breakwater Lodge | |
| 10:00am | Departure for a visit to Capetown Ministry Sites | |
| 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 5:50pm | Departure for O. R. Tambo International Airport aboard South African Airways | |
| 7:55pm | Arrival in Johannesburg and transfer to Wilberforce College | |
| 9:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
| Ovenight at Wilberforce College (per your own arrangements) | ||
| 8/23/09 | 8:00am | Brreakfast at Wilberforce College (per your own arrangements) |
| 9:00am | Church service and reflections at Wilberforce at Evanton | |
| 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) | |
| 7:00pm | Dinner (on your own) | |
| Overnight at Wilberforce College (per your own arrangements) | ||
| 8/24/09 | 7:00am | Breakfast at Wilberforce College (per your own arrangements) |
| 8:00am | Morning Prayer and Session | |
| 9:00am | Check-out and departure for a tour of Soweto | |
| 12:00pm | Lunch in Soweto (on your own) | |
| 1:00pm | Life under Apartheid and Student Riots | |
| Hector Peterson Memorial | ||
| Bishop Tutu's home | ||
| Winnie Mandela's home | ||
| Nelson Mandela's home | ||
| 4:00pm | Check-in at Sandton/Rosebank Courtyard | |
| 7:00pm | Dinner at Nelson Mandela Square/ Sandton Mall (on your own) | |
| 8:00pm | Devotions and reflection on the day activities | |
| Overnight at Sandton /Rosebank Courtyard | ||
| 8/25/09 | 8:00am | Breakfast at Sandton/Rosebank Courtyard |
| 9:00am | Departure for a city orientation and Apartheid Museum | |
| 1:00pm | Lunch in Rosebank (on your own) | |
| 2:00pm | Explore the African Market at your leisure | |
| 3:30pm | Departure for Pretoria | |
| 4:30pm | Arrival in Pretoria and drop-off at your accommodation | |
| Accommodation per your own arrangements | ||
| 8/26/09 | 8:00am | Bakke Graduate University Course Begins |
| 9/2/09 | 12:00pm | Bakke Graduate University Course Ends |
| 1:00pm | Departure for O. R. Tambo International Airport | |
| 5:55pm | Departure for Washington Dulles International Airport | |
| 9/3/09 | 6:00am | Arrival at Washington Dulles International Airport |
IV. Course Syllabi
We intend to post the syllabi from Payne Theological Seminary and Bakke Graduate University on this site by June 19, 2009.
V. Feedback Form
Payne Theological Seminary and Reverend Moseley welcome your comments and concerns regarding the South African immersion experience. If you have any immediate questions or concerns regarding the course, please complete the Feedback Form and someone will address your concerns in a timely manner. Thank you.
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