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2015/16 Scholar Presentations

  • Re-membering the Body

    Catherine E. Clifford

    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?

    Todd Godwin

    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

    Erika Helgen

    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

    bridge

    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

    Gregory Myers and 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

    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

    Saint Petersburg Images

    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

    Mary and 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

    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

    Consonantia et Claritas Exhibit poster

    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

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