Conference Theme The world is changing. Our politics, economics, climate, and health are under stress. Old social divisions are intensifying. New coalitions are forming. We’re examining the justice of relationships in and between community institutions. People of faith, along with others, feel called to take action. But what are best practices for activism, resistance, and …
View course details “Religion & Thoughtful Activism–Online Academic & Community Conference”
In reading the bible or preaching we often gravitate towards the Parables of Jesus. These wonderfully rich stories which make up a significant portion of the Gospels are lively, edifying and memorable. Yet, as we reflect on these stories it doesn’t take long before we realize that they aren’t quite as straightforward as they might …
View course details “Wycliffe’s 2021 Annual Preaching Day”
The Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible enlists leading theologians to read and interpret Scripture for the twenty-first century, just as the church fathers, the Reformers, and other Orthodox Christians did for their times and places. Presenters Rusty Reno: Editor-in-chief of Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible Laura A. Smit: Professor of Theology, Calvin College …
View course details “Wycliffe Centre for Scripture and Theology: 2021 Colloquium”
3 days of robust engagement about what it means to be Dwelling Places for God online, in pews, and in our communities. About this Event This conference is brought to you by Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary After a year of forced migration to all-digital platforms and programming, do we see the work of …
View course details “8th Annual eFormation Online Conference: Dwelling Places for God”
Conversations on Race and Faith: The Sacred Ground Curriculum Are you interested in reading, watching and learning about the history of race and racism in America and the impact it has on our world today – and engaging in meaningful conversation about change? Join an online cohort and explore a rich curriculum focused on Indigenous, …
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Learn practical tips from area experts on best ways to do online and in person worship. How to be a to be a “top notch hybrid church”. About this Event This event is brought to you by TryTank Experimental Lab and the department of Lifelong Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary We firmly believe that the …
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Christian leaders across Canada are struggling with how to navigate increasingly polarized conversations with their congregations, families and friends. How do we as Jesus followers converse with divergent viewpoints and engage in active listening with a Christlike posture? What skills do we as leaders need to acquire to tackle tough conversations? What parts of our …
View course details “Transforming Polarized Conversations: an essential toolkit for moving from entrenchment to engagement”
The recent publication of A Sort of Homecoming: Essays Honoring the Academic and Community Work of Brian Walsh (Pickwick, 2020) brought together a rich array of essays organized around the themes of home, homelessness, and homecoming. This four-part symposium seeks to deepen the discussion of home-making and housing. In the face of systemic homelessness that has economic, social, …
View course details “On-line: Homefulness Symposium”
In reading the bible or preaching we often gravitate towards the Parables of Jesus. These wonderfully rich stories which make up a significant portion of the Gospels are lively, edifying and memorable. Yet, as we reflect on these stories it doesn’t take long before we realize that they aren’t quite as straightforward as they might …
View course details “Engaging the Parables of Jesus: Wycliffe College’s Annual Preaching Day”
Due to intellectual property and copyright limitations, these lectures will only be available live via Zoom. They will not be livestreamed or recorded for later viewing. Theme Theology is the transcendental interpretation of history but how does any such reading intersect with human evolution? We will address this question by focusing on Jesus’ life, his …
View course details “Jesus: History, Theology, and Evolution, with John Dominic Crossan”
