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Crisis in Theology brings Nationwide Leaders to Claremont March 13-14 Tuesday, March 10, 2009 “Rekindling Theological Imagination” A Nationwide Program to assess the Crisis in theology in mainline churches and seminaries Over 40 progressive theologians are meeting in Claremont this week for what may be the largest theology-related activity in the region in years. The event is called “Rekindling Theological Imagination” and will take place at Claremont School of Theology, located at 1325 N. College Avenue. These theologians will come together to discuss a crisis in religion that is happening around the world. Joining the group will be the Executive Director of the American Academy of Religion, Jack Fitzmier, and its current President, Harvey Cox. The meetings will be discussed at two public events, including: Transforming the Church Friday, March 13th: 7-9p Mudd Theater, Claremont School of Theology Discussion Leaders: Tony Jones, Doug Meeks, Mary Fulkerson, Dwight Hopkins, and Harvey Cox. Panel Participants: Doug Ottati, Jack Fitzmier, Joseph Bracken, Helene Russell, & Dawn DeVries Transforming Society Saturday, March 14th: 7-9p Mudd Theater, Claremont School of Theology Discussion Leaders: Bill Dean, Mayra Rivera, Glen Stassen, Jonathan Walton, & Emilie Townes Panel Participants: Ignacio Castuera, Ellen Armour, Joerg Rieger, Laurel Schneider, & Victor Anderson Transforming Theology is a Ford Foundation-sponsored program led by Philip Clayton and Marjorie Suchocki that aims to “rekindle theological imagination” and support “transformative thought for progressive action,” both in the lives of churches and in their ministries in society. Its goal is to break down the walls between academic theology and the church. The Claremont event is the first of three meetings. For more information: transformingtheology.org. Go to the Index...
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Over 40 progressive theologians are meeting in Claremont this week for what may be the largest theology-related activity in the region in years. The event is called “Rekindling Theological Imagination” and will take place at Claremont School of Theology, located at 1325 N. College Avenue.
These theologians will come together to discuss a crisis in religion that is happening around the world. Joining the group will be the Executive Director of the American Academy of Religion, Jack Fitzmier, and its current President, Harvey Cox.
The meetings will be discussed at two public events, including:
Transforming the Church Friday, March 13th: 7-9p Mudd Theater, Claremont School of Theology Discussion Leaders: Tony Jones, Doug Meeks, Mary Fulkerson, Dwight Hopkins, and Harvey Cox. Panel Participants: Doug Ottati, Jack Fitzmier, Joseph Bracken, Helene Russell, & Dawn DeVries Transforming Society Saturday, March 14th: 7-9p Mudd Theater, Claremont School of Theology Discussion Leaders: Bill Dean, Mayra Rivera, Glen Stassen, Jonathan Walton, & Emilie Townes Panel Participants: Ignacio Castuera, Ellen Armour, Joerg Rieger, Laurel Schneider, & Victor Anderson Transforming Theology is a Ford Foundation-sponsored program led by Philip Clayton and Marjorie Suchocki that aims to “rekindle theological imagination” and support “transformative thought for progressive action,” both in the lives of churches and in their ministries in society. Its goal is to break down the walls between academic theology and the church. The Claremont event is the first of three meetings.
For more information: transformingtheology.org.
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