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A Grand Experiment for Divining Nature

Submitted by communications on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 12:25pm

An Interview with Robert J. Russell, Director of the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences

Bob Russell with his 1967 Volvo P1800Science and Religion have always been thought of as diametric opposites, searching for different truths. One need only think of Galileo and Copernicus. How have these poles been brought closer together?

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A Message from President Jim Donahue on the GTU’s 50th Anniversary

Submitted by communications on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 12:16pm

Certainly ethicists have always asked the normative questions about what is right and good. That hasn’t changed since I did my doctoral work at the GTU in the early eighties. Relying on the canonical work of Tillich, the Niebuhrs, Durkheim, Rahner, Weber, Barth, and others for a grand unified theory, we focused on identifying laws, norms, and principles that guide behavior.

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Soul Repair: Recovering from Moral Injury after War

Submitted by communications on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 2:43pm

Soul Repair by Gabriella Lettini (SKSM) and Rita Nakashima Brock

Published: Beacon Press (November 2012)

Description: The first book to explore the idea and effect of moral injury on veterans, their families, and their communities.

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CARE Art Collection Available Online

Submitted by communications on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 1:04pm
Stephen De Staebler (American, 1933 – 2011), Red Angel II, 1995, color monotype.

The CARE art collection represents 24 works, with themes ranging from biblical scenes to symbolic iconography to abstract imagery. A broad variety of media is represented in the collection, including oil and acrylic on canvas, etchings, engravings, photographs, and sculpture. The works represent a variety of faith traditions and reflect the ecumenical and spiritual character of the GTU. Important artists include Rembrandt, Chagall and Rouault. Together these works capture the intimacy of creation, presenting a visual theology to the public.

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Islam from the Public Square to the Academy

Submitted by communications on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 11:38am

With few counterparts, the Center for Islamic Studies (CIS) offers graduate students and scholars, Muslim and those of other faith traditions, the opportunity to pursue the academic study of Islam, within the multireligious context of the GTU, where pluralism, dialogue and interreligious understanding are the basis of scholarship and service. It also provides a community for Muslim students throughout the consortium regardless of academic interests.

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Call for Papers, "Buddhist Ritual, Buddhist Culture" Graduate Student Symposium

Submitted by communications on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 11:46am

IBS is pleased to announce a call for papers for the 3rd Annual Graduate Student Symposium at the Institute of Buddhist Studies. 

The theme this year is Buddhist Ritual, Buddhist Culture. 

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Preparing the Academic Conference Paper Proposal Panel

Submitted by communications on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 2:00pm

Dr. Flora Keshgegian, Dr. Inese Radzins, and Dr. Jennifer Davidson

A discussion of questions such as: How does one respond to a call for papers? What makes for an effective proposal? What should one include in a proposal & what should be left out?

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Hockett named Executive Director of Community Action

Submitted by communications on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:22pm

Community Action of Ventura County (CAVC), an organization dedicated to addressing the effects of poverty in Ventura County, CA, has selected Timothy Hockett as its new Executive Director.

Hockett holds a B.A. degree from Columbia Christian College, an M.A. equivalent from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel, and pursued doctoral studies at the Graduate Theological Union.

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Statement on FST Announcement of Departure

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 11:32am

The decision by the Franciscan School of Theology to affiliate with the University of San Diego and to move its campus to Southern California is an occasion to thank the Franciscans for the wonderful work they have done since they joined the GTU consortium in 1968. The presence of extremely talented faculty, staff, and students has contributed greatly to the intellectual and religious climate that has made the GTU one of the most distinctive centers of theological learning in the country. We will miss FST and the FST community greatly.

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Uriah Kim Named Academic Dean at Hartford Seminary

Submitted by communications on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 4:47pm

Hartford Seminary President Heidi Hadsell announced Monday that The Rev. Dr. Uriah Kim, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible, has been appointed to a three-year term as Academic Dean of Hartford Seminary.

Hadsell praised Kim for the dedication, skill and enthusiasm that he has brought to the position since he became interim dean in August. The new appointment is retroactive to July 1.

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