We have been surrounded by the visit of Pope Francis here in Notheast Washington. Catholic University of America and the asilica were beautifully decked out for the canonization service of Junipero Serra–the 17th century Franciscan missionary to California–and the mass celebrated with 24,000 people on campus. The rites, music, and eucharist were stunning, and the Pope’s message to come out…
MoreNoted Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Thupten Phelgye, will speak at Howard University Divinity School on September 8, 11:00 a.m. Note HUSD new address: 2900 Van Ness Ave. NW in DC (off of Connecticut Ave. NW)
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MoreI have been to new student orientations at almost all the WTC schools, and I am so impressed with the talents and diverse backgrounds of incoming students. The diversity of age, race and gender; single, married, and celibate; traditional, progressive, and in between; and committed, seekers, and “nones” is most impressive. There are other marks of divesity and gifts as…
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3 Consortium Schools begin classes THIS WEEK! If you are cross-registered, make sure you find out when your first class meets!
Samuel Proctor School of Theology (VUU-Richmond) [some began last week]
John Leland Center in Arlington
Howard University School of Divinity (at NEW campus in Northwest DC: 2900 Van Ness Street NW, Washington DC 20008)
Other Classes Start dates are:
CUA, RTS, Wesley, and PFIC (Dominincan…
MoreThe Howard University School of Divinity has moved to the Northwest Campus of Howard University, where the Law School is located. The new address is:
2900 Van Ness Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
The School of Divinity is located in Holy Cross Hall at the center of campus. The Divinity Library is on the 4th floor of the…
MoreThe Consorium is launching a new Certificate of study in Ecoogy and Theology, in response to growing church committments to address the ecological crisis. Colleges and universities have been developing programs in ecology and integrating ecological studies across their curricula. Theological schools and other faith-based groups are increasingly recognizing the role of religious leaders in helping the public to face…
MoreFollowing Pope Francis’s Encylical, Laudato Si’, the Consortium has compiled statements and resources on the ecological crisis and Christian responsibility from over 30 different churches, denominations, and ecumenical groups. Clearlly, the momentum is growing. Read and download the resource here:
Ecology and the Churches…
The new papal encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’, breaks new ground by finding the root cause of the ecological crisis and global poverty in a “technocratic paradigm” that controls a “superdevelopment” market economy (P 109). This systemic analysis of global warming in terms of epistemological, economic, and moral categories makes it a landmark in Church teachings. Yet some are asking, “does…
MoreThe annual Pro Ecclesia Conference is in DC this year at CUA.
“Remembering the Reformation Together” with notables presenters: Stanley Hauerwas, Sarah Wilson, Thomas Fitzgerald, Bishop Morerod, Timothy George, and Michael Root.
For information, visit: Pro Ecclesia Conference June 15-17…
MoreAn outstanding Ecumenical Conferences take place next week–next Door to CUA. Student discount and one day passes available:
Annual Orientale Lumen Conference celebrating Eastern Christianity in relation to the Roman Catholic Church.
Visit: OL Conference June 2015
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