2015/16 Scholar Presentations Re-membering the Body Joint Commemoration of the Reformation 2017 on April 4, 2016, 7:45 pm This lecture will explore the significance of the Joint Ecumenical Commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation, and the celebratory points of 50 years of Lutheran-Catholic dialogue. Venue: Abbey Chapter House Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation Why Should Ecumenists Care about Syriac Christianity along the Ancient Silk Road? Or, How to Get in Touch with Your Inner Emperor and Still Be a Good Multiculturalist on March 17, 2016, 3:30 pm Christianity has been a global religion virtually from its inception. Yet this is not well known among the general public. Venue: HMML Reading Room Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation Francis: The First Latin American Pope From Bergoglio to Francis: The History and Significance of Catholicism's First Latin American Pope on January 27, 2016, 7:30 pm How has Pope Francis’ pontificate—and, in particular, the changes in tone and agenda he has brought to the Catholic Church—been shaped by his experiences in Latin America? Venue: Quadrangle Building 264 Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation Bridging the Divide Liturgy and Ethics in an Era of Polarization on January 21, 2016, 7:45 pm This discussion presents a way forward in navigating the often tumultuous question of how to concretely relate liturgy to justice and love of neighbor. Venue: Quadrangle Building 264 Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation Discovering an Australian Spirituality through Aboriginal-Christian Dialogue: A “White” Woman’s Dreaming on December 4, 2015, 6:30 pm Through ritual, song, images, and art, Margaret Broadbent presented her story of a white woman’s dreaming as it relates to a new consciousness materializing in the universe. Venue: Collegeville Institute Categories: Art, Drama & Music, Lecture, Scholar Presentation Between Constantinople and Jerusalem: Music and Sacred Ritual in Medieval Slavia Orthodoxa HMML Public Lecture Presented by Gregory Myers & Anna Levy on December 3, 2015, 4:00 pm This lecture by Gregory Myers and Anna Levy explores the music and sacred ritual in Medieval Slavia Orthodoxa. Venue: Quadrangle Building 170, Founders Room Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation Toward a Noncompetitive Theology of the Church Reflections on the Enduring Significance of Vatican II on November 16, 2015, 7:45 pm In this evening’s event, Rick Gaillardetz will propose a noncompetitive theology of the church that can resolve enduring problems concerning the relationship between the pope and bishops, laity and clergy, church and the world. Venue: Abbey Chapter House Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation Life in Modern Russia: A Citizen’s Perspective on November 12, 2015, 8:00 pm Natalia Pecherskaya, a native Russian, will tell her story about life in St. Petersburg and beyond. Venue: Quadrangle Building 264 Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation Astonishment and Joy Luke 1 as Told from the Perspective of Elizabeth on November 5, 2015, 7:30 pm All are invited to a dramatic monologue that examines the events of Luke chapter one, retelling them from the viewpoint of Elizabeth. Venue: Sacred Heart Chapel, Saint Benedict’s Monastery Categories: Art, Drama & Music, Scholar Presentation Engaging Art and Liberation Theology for Justice in Latin America Two current perspectives in connection with the exhibit Church, Community, and Creativity: Testimony of Courage and Hope Through the Prism of Latin American Women on November 4, 2015, 4:00 pm Dr. Rebecca Berru Davis and Dr. Laura Taylor share perspectives on their project working with Peruvian women artists. Venue: Haehn Museum Categories: Art, Drama & Music, Lecture, Scholar Presentation Consonantia et Claritas Gallery Exhibit by Milan Spak on October 18, 2015, 1:00 pm Collegeville Institute artist in residence Milan Spak presents Consonantia et Claritas, and exhibition opening on Sunday, October 18th at the School of Theology and Seminary. Venue: Emmaus South Lounge, School of Theology and Seminary Categories: Art, Drama & Music, Gallery Opening, Scholar Presentation
