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Past Events and Lectures (2017/2018)

  • Ascetical Reading at Mar Behnam Monastery 

    on April 10, 2018, 3:30 pm

    Resident Scholar Dr. Robert Kitchen will describe how the practice of ‘ascetical reading’ enables readers to experience texts on a deeper level, drawing on his scholarship of the digitized library from Mar Behnam Monastery near Mosul, Iraq.

    Venue: HMML Reading Room

    Categories: Lecture

  • Hindu Monks and Missionaries in late Modernity

    Reflections of a Christian Comparative Theologian

    on April 4, 2018, 7:45 pm

    Resident Scholar Dr. Reid B. Locklin will present a lecture on April 4, 2018 exploring theologies of several Hindu missionaries in the modern era.

    Venue: Quadrangle Building 264

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • The Migrant’s Double Vision

    Understanding Pope Francis' Culture of Encounter

    on March 22, 2018, 7:45 pm

    Resident Scholar Jaisy A. Joseph will deliver a lecture on Pope Francis’ notion of “culture of encounter,” exploring how double vision of migrants in particular is an important catalyst for theological reflection.

    Venue: Quadrangle Building 170, Founders Room

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • Shusaku Endo as a Theologian of the Cross

    Silence through a Lutheran Perspective

    on February 15, 2018, 7:45 pm

    In this lecture, Resident Scholar Toshihiro (Toppo) Takamura will share a Lutheran interpretation of Shusaku Endo’s novel Silence and its theology of the cross.

    Venue: Quadrangle Building 264

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • An Ecumenical Hymnal in the Eastern Church

    A Window into Popular Theology

    Eastern Church

    on November 14, 2017, 3:30 pm

    On Nov. 14, Resident Scholar Nicholas Denysenko will lecture on the vitality and unique theology of a popular hymnal from the Eastern Church.

    Venue: Hill Museum & Manuscript Library

    Categories: Lecture

  • Ordinary Forgiveness: A Conversation with Rachel Miller Jacobs

    The Writer’s Table

    ordinary forgiveness

    on November 14, 2017, 12:30 pm

    Join us for a presentation, luncheon, and conversation with short-term Resident Scholar Rachel Miller Jacobs on her project “Ordinary Forgiveness.”

    Venue: Collegeville Institute

    Categories: Scholar Presentation

  • Nathan the Wise

    A Historic Play & Panel Discussion about Religious Toleration

    Nathan the Wise

    on October 19, 2017

    Nathan the Wise, a historic play about religious toleration, will be staged at the College of Saint Benedict, Benedicta Arts Center. Tickets are now available for purchase.

    Venue: Benedicta Arts Center

    Categories: Art, Drama & Music, Celebrating 50 Years, Panel Discussion

  • The Writer’s Table

    Luncheon and Presentation 

    election reflection

    on October 17, 2017, 12:45 pm

    On October 17, short-term Resident Scholar Mary Frances Coady will read from her own work in this event titled “The Writer’s Table.”

    Venue: Collegeville Institute

    Categories: Author Reading

  • Vocation and the Liberal Arts: A Quest for Purpose

    A Lecture by William Sullivan, Scholar-in-Residence

    on September 28, 2017, 7:00 pm

    William Sullivan, scholar-in-residence at the Collegeville Institute, will present a lecture on vocation and liberal arts higher education.

    Venue: Quadrangle Building 264

    Categories: Lecture, Scholar Presentation

  • The Artist’s Table: Lonely Cedars

    Milan Spak

    on September 19, 2017, 12:30 pm

    On Sept. 17, Artist-in-Residence Milan Spak will speak about three “lonely cedar” artists from whom he has drawn inspiration.

    Venue: Collegeville Institute

    Categories: Art, Drama & Music, Scholar Presentation

  • Protestant Reformation: 500th Anniversary

    on September 8, 2017

    In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the Collegeville Institute is co-sponsoring three panel discussions on Lutheran Catholic dialogue.

    Venue: Basilica of Saint Mary, College of Saint Benedict, Saint John's University

    Categories: Celebrating 50 Years, CI50, Lecture, Panel Discussion

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