The Rev. Valerie Coe Lowder is an Authorized Minister in the Southeast Conference, United Church of Christ. She serves Church of the Savior, UCC, in Knoxville, Tennessee as Transitional Ministry Consultant. She is also a D.Min. student at McAfee School of Theology (Mercer University). She has been a pastor, educator and non-profit administrator for over thirty years. She holds a B.A. from Wake Forest University, an M.A. in Religious Studies from Indiana University, a M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, with further studies at the Divinity School of Duke University. She has earned certificates in Clinical Pastoral Education and in Interim Ministry, and is trained in therapeutic parenting and emergency response. She has been a mentor to many women and men preparing for ministry, including chairing the Commission on Ministry of Southeast Conference and serving on the Members In Discernment committee at Kirkwood UCC in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also a mental health advocate, a hand-weaver and a native gardener. She is married to Dr. Patrick Lowder. They have three grown children, an adorable grandson and three xoloitzcuintlis.
PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc.,
P.O. Box 897
Tucker, GA 30085
Phone:770-569-3384
Meet the Board of Directors
The Rev. Valerie Coe Lowder (President)
Affordable
PATHWAYS believes that quality theological education should be available to any who want it. That’s why we provide a cost-effective online theological program accessible to all. 4-week Explorer courses are only $124, 6-week courses just $375, 9-week courses Supervised Ministry courses are $500, and our 12-week UCC History and Polity course is only $650.
Flexible
Because classes are not bound by geography and have a flexible weekly schedule, PATHWAYS courses are able to fit into the rest of your busy life. Courses typically involve weekly readings and discussion in a facilitated online forum, offering practical, open-minded education and a learner-centered environment where participants can bring their own questions and insights.
Accessible
Our courses have between 4 and 15 participants. This allows for deep and productive discussions in the online forum. We know that a small class size allows the participants to develop learning relationships with each other and for facilitators to push participants to a more indepth learning experience.
