E T 1430.CR01: African American Christian Social Ethics: Sex and Sexuality The Rev. Dr. Joan Martin June 8-19, 2015 Monday to Friday, 2:00-4:00PM Sherrill Library 3 Credits There is a growing recognition and movement within Black churches and among Black and Womanist theologians to bring sex, sexuality, and the erotic ‘out of the closet’ in …
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T PT 2323.CR01: Spirituality of Healing Dr. Kwok Pui Lan June 8-19, 2015 Monday to Friday, 2:00-4:00PM Sherrill Library 3 Credits This course explores the spiritual foundations of healing, including mind and body connection, breaking the cycle of violence, and developing life-affirming spiritual practices. Particular emphasis will be on healing from internalized racism, homophobia, and …
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L PT 1320.CR01: Feeding the Fire of Sung Prayer in Christian Communities Ellen Oak June 8-19, 2015 Monday to Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm St. John’s Memorial Chapel 3 Credits This course is for clergy, professional musicians, and laypeople. It will address these questions: What will we sing on Sunday morning? Why does it matter? How will we …
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HB NT 4120.CR01: Jews and Christians Dr. Lawrence Wills June 8-19, 2015 Monday to Friday, 4:00-6:00PM Sherrill Library 3 Credits Modern Christian identity is largely based on an understanding of Judaism in the first century and the “Jesus revolution” as reflected in the New Testament, but there has been another revolution in knowledge about …
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Annual Thomas Merton Lecture “I love beer, and, by that very fact, the world.” The humour of Thomas Merton with Dr. Paul Pearson Thursday July 10 6 pm Merton lecture reception 7– 9 pm Lecture Epiphany Chapel, VST This presentation will explore Merton sense of humour over the years from his …
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CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY: PUBLIC LECTURE WITH AUTHOR KATHLEEN NORRIS – WHAT THE DESERT CAN TEACH US The Visiting Distinguished Lecture June 12, 2015 • 7 pm St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Anglican Church, 2490 West 37th Avenue Renowned author Kathleen Norris will speak on what the Christian view of the desert, from the Bible to …
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REVITALIZING MINISTRY: FORMING FAITHFUL AND EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN LEADERS WITH GREG JONES AND SUSAN PENDLETON JONES Workshop Sponsored by the Hugh and Helen Mogensen Fund. May 12, 2015 • 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Epiphany Chapel, 6030 Chancellor Boulevard This workshop will be co-led by Greg Jones, Senior strategist for Leadership Education at Duke …
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Calgary Academy WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WISE? with Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan Kaplan March 12-13, 2015 Grace Presbyterian Church 1009 15th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB What does it mean to be wise? To know how to love, be strong through suffering, or kind in speech and action? To see …
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Victoria Academy WHAT’S GOD GOT TO DO WITH IT? with Rev. Dr. Richard Topping March 13-14, 2015 Christ Church Cathedral Victoria 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria In this brief course students will be introduced to central topics of ongoing discussion within the Christian church. Topics or teachings we will explore include the …
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Jewish Liturgical Creativity: Musical Explorations March 18, 2015, 7 pm Chapel of the Epiphany, UBC Campus Free public event How does music drive the evolution of liturgy, and help unify a diverse world religious tradition? Join us for an informative, engaging, and toe-tapping presentation introducing the role of world music in Jewish …
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