The Gospel calls Christians to ensure that all have access to adequate nutrition. Humans produce more food per capita than at any other time in history, yet we find ourselves in an age when global food insecurity has emerged as a defining challenge of our time. The Bible also enjoins humankind to steward creation. Yet, […]
This virtual seminar is part of a semi-monthly series exploring themes at the intersections of theology, medicine, and culture. This week's seminar is given by David Finnegan-Hosey, M.Div., author of Christ on the Psych Ward and Grace is a Pre-Existing Condition: Faith, Systems, and Mental Healthcare. Registration is free and open to the public. CME credits are available […]
The Gospel calls Christians to ensure that all have access to adequate nutrition. Humans produce more food per capita than at any other time in history, yet we find ourselves in an age when global food insecurity has emerged as a defining challenge of our time. The Bible also enjoins humankind to steward creation. Yet, […]
This virtual seminar is part of a semi-monthly series exploring themes at the intersections of theology, medicine, and culture. This week's seminar, "Whose Body is This?: A Theological Anthropology for the Care of the Sick and Dying,” is given by pastoral theologian Esther Acolatse, Ph.D., M.T.S. The Reverend Dr. Esther E. Acolatse is professor of […]
In the contemporary landscape of mental health care, the focus often shifts to identifying and fixing sets of symptoms, sometimes overlooking the profound relational and spiritual needs of individuals. While modern psychiatry has undoubtedly enhanced the quality of life for many, it frequently falls short of addressing the holistic well-being of those it seeks to […]
Join the Office of Alumni Engagement for a virtual lecture via Zoom with Bishop Kenneth Carder on his memoir On the Margins: Where the Church Belongs. The lecture will address the accelerating decline of the mainline denominations as a challenge and opportunity to discover the church's true identity and mission among those marginalized by dominant society. […]
It is no accident that God chose to tell the Gospel story through a trail of trees. From Genesis to Revelation, every major biblical character and every major theological event has a tree marking the spot. In this seminar, Matthew Sleeth, MD, will lead us through the flora and fauna of Scripture and share how […]
This event will be a moderated conversation via Zoom with Dr. Kinghorn about his new book, Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care. The book is a theologically and scientifically engaged exploration of modern mental health care. Drawing on theological wisdom and scientific evidence, Kinghorn reframes our understanding of mental health care from fixing machines […]
Dr. Eric Williams will moderate this conversation with Dr. Sarah Farmer, associate director of the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning Theology and Religion. Before that, Farmer was associate professor of Practical Theology and Community Development in the School of Theology and Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU). As a practical theologian, she not only […]
Rev. Krystal Berry will moderate this session with Dr. Jamal-Dominique Hopkins, who joined the faculty of Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary as associate professor of Christian scriptures in the fall of 2022. Dr. Hopkins is concurrently serving as director of the Black Church Studies program at Truett. Prior to this, he was the […]
"Magical thinking" is "if-then" thinking, which plays an important role in medical research and care, but falters in the face of mystery and the infinite diversity of human beings, and leads to a truncated version of human "flourishing." Christian thinking is "because-therefore" since God in Christ has entered into the depths of what is humanly […]
Leadership Education will be hosting two informational webinars about the Reflective Leadership Grant via Zoom. They will be conducted on: Friday, March 21st at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Friday, April 25th at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Register Now
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