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Past Events and Lectures (2014/2015)

  • Technoculture and Transcendence

    A Theological Exploration of Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam Trilogy

    Anthony Siegrist

    on April 22, 2015, 3:00 pm

    This lecture will explore themes related to the doctrines of creation and eschatology emerging from Margaret Atwood’s dystopian take on modern culture.

    Venue: Emmaus South Lounge, School of Theology and Seminary

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Implications of the Holocaust for Multireligious Conversations

    Lecture by Victoria Barnett

    Vicki Barnett

    on April 20, 2015, 4:15 pm

    Victoria Barnett will discuss the implications of the holocaust for multireligious conversations.

    Venue: Quadrangle Building 264

    Categories: Lecture

  • Sixth Annual Pankake Poetry Series, featuring Michael Dennis Browne

    Michael Dennis Browne

    on April 16, 2015, 4:00 pm

    Join the Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries for an evening with Michael Dennis Browne, reading from his new book, The Voices.

    Venue: Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120

    Categories: Art, Drama & Music

  • Just War or Just Peace?

    Making Peace not War with the People of Iraq

    Jassim welcomes Weldon back to Iraq in 2010

    on April 15, 2015, 7:45 pm

    Weldon Nisly will propose Just Peace as a more faithful and effective way to transform conflict in our world than the tragedy of just war.

    Venue: Abbey Chapter House

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Church, Community, Creativity: Testimony of Courage and Hope through the Prism of Latin American Women

    Exhibition Opening at the Haehn Museum

    Church, Community, Creativity Exhibition Opening

    on April 12, 2015, 1:00 pm

    This exhibition highlights the work carried out by the Benedictine Sisters in the favelas of Brazil and shantytowns of Chile from the 1960s to the present through text, photos, and artifacts.

    Venue: Haehn Museum

    Categories: Gallery Opening, Scholar Presentation

  • Learning good Syriac

    Barhebraeus’ Metrical Grammar from Medieval Tur ‘Abdin to Renaissance Rome

    Margherita Farina

    on April 9, 2015, 3:30 pm

    The lecture will explore the manuscript tradition of Barhebraeus’ Metrical Grammar in the light of its use by Eastern and Western scholars between the 14th and 16th century.

    Venue: HMML Reading Room

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • The Emperor’s Deification, Ezekiel’s Vision, and Luke’s Flesh and Bones (Lk 24:39)

    Mapping Early Resurrection Meaning

    Shelly Matthews

    on March 25, 2015, 3:00 pm

    This lecture addresses the somewhat puzzling fact that the narrative of the resurrected Jesus in Luke 24 has little to say about a general resurrection

    Venue: Emmaus South Lounge, School of Theology and Seminary

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Land, Power and the Papacy

    Alice Chapman

    on March 20, 2015, 5:00 pm

    Alice Chapman gave a presentation at the Butler Center entitled Land, Power and the Papacy.

    Venue: Collegeville Institute

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Reading Scripture in the Wake of Vatican II: Dei Verbum Fifty Years Out

    Vatican II and Ecumenism, Part IV

    Harold Attridge

    on March 19, 2015, 7:30 pm

    Harold W. Attridge will reflect on the significance of Dei Verbum — Vatican II’s Constitution on Divine Revelation.

    Venue: Pellegrene Auditorium, SJU Science Center

    Categories: Lecture

  • On Forgiveness

    A presentation by Susan Yanos

    Susan Yanos

    on February 25, 2015, 6:15 pm

    Susan Yanos presented on forgiveness, as part of a Lenten adult education series at the Parish of Saint John the Baptist, in Collegeville, MN.

    Venue: Saint John the Baptist Parish

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • PEACE Weekend Duluth

    Gerald and Joetta Schlabach

    on February 20, 2015

    PEACE Weekend Duluth is a series of events and presentations on the theme of promoting peace and justice within our homes and parishes, our culture, and even within ourselves.

    Venue: Duluth, MN area churches

    Categories: Lecture

  • The Pattern of a Mission

    How Lace can Shape a Mission for Unity

    Jennifer Kryszak

    on February 11, 2015, 3:00 pm

    This lecture by Jennifer Kryszak shared how the reclaiming of historical practices and ministries enable religious communities to craft a shared memory that embodies their mission and promotes justice.

    Venue: Saint Benedict’s Monastery

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Fr. Kilian Book Signing, Reading, and Open House

    Fr Kilian McDonnell book signing

    on December 14, 2014, 1:30 pm

    Join us for a book signing and open house celebrating Fr. Kilian McDonnell’s fifth book of poetry, Aggressive Mercy.

    Venue: The Great Hall

    Categories: Art, Drama & Music

  • Syriac Poetry of the Mongol Time

    From Monasteries to the Royal Tents

    Anton Pritula

    on December 4, 2014, 3:30 pm

    In this lecture, Dr. Anton Pritula will present his research on the Syriac Christian poets of the 13th- 14th centuries, reconstruct the main stages and styles, and describe the political and historical milieu of the epoch.

    Venue: HMML Reading Room

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Mending a Tattered Faith

    How to Read Poetry Devotionally

    Susan VanZanten

    on November 19, 2014, 11:30 am

    This talk will briefly discuss the history of the relationship of poetry and devotion, consider strategies for reading poetry devotionally, and introduce some poetic resources for devotional times.

    Venue: Quadrangle Building 170, Founders Room

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Arpeggione Duo Concert

    Arpeggione Duo

    on November 12, 2014, 8:00 pm

    The Arpeggione Duo celebrates its 10th anniversary with a return to the Midwest. The program will feature several colorful pieces written for the Duo in addition to traditional classics from Bach and the masters of French Impressionism.

    Venue: Emmaus Hall Chapel, School of Theology and Seminary

    Categories: Concert

  • Longing for Communion

    Vatican II and Ecumenism, Part III

    Elizabeth Groppe

    on October 22, 2014, 7:30 pm

    Elizabeth Groppe will reflect on the significance of Unitatis Redintergratio, Vatican II’s Decree on Ecumenism.

    Venue: Pellegrene Auditorium, SJU Science Center

    Categories: Lecture

  • Bar Jonah

    Intro to Unitatis Redintegratio

    Coffee & Biscotti

    on October 22, 2014, 3:30 pm

    Come explore the basics of Unitatis Redintergratio, one of the five key documents of the Vatican Council II.

    Venue: Abbey Chapter House

    Categories: Lecture

  • Cello, Piano, Haegeum, and the Bible

    An evening of performance and conversation

    Paul Huh

    on October 1, 2014, 7:45 pm

    An evening of concert performance and conversation—from the Bible and liturgy to Bach, Chopin, Paganini, and traditional Korean music.

    Venue: Emmaus Hall Chapel, School of Theology and Seminary

    Categories: Art, Drama & Music, Concert, Scholar Presentation

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