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Technoculture and Transcendence
A Theological Exploration of Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam Trilogy
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
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Implications of the Holocaust for Multireligious Conversations
Lecture by Victoria 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
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Sixth Annual Pankake Poetry Series, featuring 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
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Just War or Just Peace?
Making Peace not War with the People of Iraq
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
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Church, Community, Creativity: Testimony of Courage and Hope through the Prism of Latin American Women
Exhibition Opening at the Haehn Museum
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
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Learning good Syriac
Barhebraeus’ Metrical Grammar from Medieval Tur ‘Abdin to Renaissance Rome
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
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The Emperor’s Deification, Ezekiel’s Vision, and Luke’s Flesh and Bones (Lk 24:39)
Mapping Early Resurrection Meaning
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
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Land, Power and the Papacy
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
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Reading Scripture in the Wake of Vatican II: Dei Verbum Fifty Years Out
Vatican II and Ecumenism, Part IV
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
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On Forgiveness
A presentation by 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
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PEACE Weekend Duluth
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
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The Pattern of a Mission
How Lace can Shape a Mission for Unity
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
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Fr. Kilian Book Signing, Reading, and Open House
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
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Syriac Poetry of the Mongol Time
From Monasteries to the Royal Tents
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
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Mending a Tattered Faith
How to Read Poetry Devotionally
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
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Arpeggione Duo Concert
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
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Longing for Communion
Vatican II and Ecumenism, Part III
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
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Bar Jonah
Intro to Unitatis Redintegratio
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
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Cello, Piano, Haegeum, and the Bible
An evening of performance and conversation
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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