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Our Divided Political Heart and the Election of 2012 Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne delivered the annual Sorensen Lecture at Yale Divinity School on Nov. 27 on the topic “Our Divided Political Heart and the Election of 2012.” Dionne, a practicing Roman Catholic, is one of the most prominent commentators on the American political scene today and writes and speaks frequently on the subject of faith, values, and politics. The topic of his Nov. 27 talk was a spin-off from the title of his most recent book, Our Divided Political Heart: The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent (2012). In that book, Dionne challenges the concept of radical individualism as the guiding principle for American life and argues, rather, that the true American tradition embraces a balance between love of individualism and devotion to community. And, in response to popular diatribes against “big government,” he suggests that Americans have historically viewed the federal government as an active and constructive partner with the rest of society in promoting prosperity, opportunity, and American greatness. E.J. Dionne, ... |
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Faith Across Oceans: Leading international journalists talk about the religion beat Panelists are Rachael Kohn, producer and presenter of "The Spirit of Things" on ABC Radio National in Australia, and Pedro Brieger, an Argentinian journalist and sociologist whose books include "Holy War or Political Struggle?" and "What is Al Qaeda?" Moderator: Sallama Shaker, visiting professor of Middle... |
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Memorial Service in memory of Professor Emeritus Abraham Malherbe Abraham Malherbe, the Buckingham Professor Emeritus of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 28 from an apparent heart attack. He was 82 years old and taught at YDS from 1970 until his retirement in 1994. He was named the Buckingham Professor in 1981. |
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The Last Great Frontier in a Post-9/11 World: Lessons of World Christianity A faculty presentation as part of Yale Divinity School Convocations and Reunions 2012.
Lamin Sanneh, D. Willis James professor of World... |
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State of the School Address, 2012 Yale Divinity School Dean Gregory Sterling addresses the Alumni Board during Convocation and Reunions 2012.
Gregory Sterling, Dean of Yale Divinity School |
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"It Could Have Gone Differently": Repertory Readings of Texts of Terror Convocation and Reunions 2012 Anna Carter Florence, Peter Marshall Associate Professor of... |
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Religion in the Public Square A panel discussion on religion, theology, politics, rights and more at Yale Divinity School. Rev. Chris Glaser, Moderator. |
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Why Christians Should Support the Occupy Movement Kathryn Tanner, Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School, discusses the theological and moral issues surrounding the modern Occupy Movement. This presentation is part of the YDS Convocation and Reunions 2012. Kathryn Tanner, Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale... |
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Prophetic Witness and Public Leadership: Challenges and Opportunities Convocation and Reunions 2012 Carolyn Sharp '94 M.A.R., Acting Associate Dean for... |
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The Word in the Repertory Church Convocation and Reunions 2012 Anna Carter Florence, Peter Marshall Associate Prof of... |
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Canterbury Jazz Mass Cheney Lecture Event - Marquand Chapel Canterbury Jazz Mass by William Z. Cleary and Andrew K. Barnett Ecumenical Eucharist featuring Theodicy Jazz Collective performing the American debut of the "Canterbury Jazz Mass"by William Z. Cleary and Andrew K. Barnett '12 M.Div., with commentary by Professor Thomas Troeger. The performance and preaching is supported by the Francis Cheney Lectureship of the Berkeley Divinity School. Thomas Troeger |
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Installation of Gregory Sterling as Dean of Yale Divinity School Gregory Sterling took office at YDS on August 1st. A New Testament scholar, Sterling came to YDS after more than two decades at Notre Dame, where he served as dean of the Graduate School and professor of theology. Gregory Sterling was officially installed as Dean of Yale Divinity School on October 23, 2012 in Marquand Chapel in services preceeding the start of Convocation and Reunions 2012.
Emilie M. Townes, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of African... |
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The Responsible Company: Lessons From Patagonia Authors Yvon Chouinard and Vincent Stanley are featured during a conversation on environmentally responsible business practices from their book, The Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia’s First 40 Years. In their book, Chouinard and Stanley draw on their 40 years' experience at Patagonia, Inc. and efforts by other companies to provide advice on how to create responsible, green business practices during difficult economic times. The motto of Patagonia, a manufacturer of outdoor clothing and gear, is, "Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis." Robert Massie Yvon Chouinard ... |
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The Corporal Works of Mercy and the 21st-century Struggle Against Poverty Dr. Paul Farmer addresses concepts of holistic health, Liberation Theology, and his work on infectious disease as a vehicle for social change. Dr. Paul Farmer |
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Seize the Day: Vocation, Calling, and Work A panel discussion of the Spring 2012 issue of Reflections magazine. Moderator: Ray Waddle Panelists: Stephen H.... |
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Human Flourishing Miroslav Volf gives his address as part of the "Youth Ministry: Now" series. Berkeley Divinity School's Wesley-Royce Leadership Colloquium has collaborated with eight exemplary youth ministry leaders in the U.S. and Puerto Rico this spring to offer students project-based learning on best practices in youth ministry. The program consists of four luncheons, lectures, and networking time for pastors and youth ministry leaders with speakers who explore the theological underpinnings of youth ministry and emerging trends for addressing the deepest needs of adolescents. Miroslav Volf |
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Beyond Soup Kitchens and Sardines: Youth Ministry as Practical Theology Rodger Nishioka gives his address as part of the "You Ministry: Now" series. Berkeley Divinity School's Wesley-Royce Leadership Colloquium has collaborated with eight exemplary youth ministry leaders in the U.S. and Puerto Rico this spring to offer students project-based learning on best practices in youth ministry. The program consists of four luncheons, lectures, and networking time for pastors and youth ministry leaders with speakers who explore the theological underpinnings of youth ministry and emerging trends for addressing the deepest needs of adolescents. Rodger Nishioka |
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Youth's Questions, Faith's Stories, Christ's Claims Roland Martinson, academic dean and professor of children, youth and family ministry at Luther Seminary, gives his address as part of the "You Ministry: Now" series. Berkeley Divinity School's Wesley-Royce Leadership Colloquium has collaborated with eight exemplary youth ministry leaders in the U.S. and Puerto Rico this spring to offer students project-based learning on best practices in youth ministry. Roland Martinson, academic dean and professor of children,... |
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"Youth ministry: Now" First Workshop Relationships Unfiltered a re-imagination of relationship ministry with young people "Youth ministry: now" is offered in partnership with Berkeley Divinity School and the Yale Center for Faith and Culture’s Adolescent Faith and Flourishing Project. This colloquium is offered without cost though the generous support of the Wesley-Royce Leadership Grant and the Youth Ministry Initiative. The program consists of four luncheons, lectures, and networking time for pastors and youth ministry leaders with speakers who explore the theological underpinnings of youth ministry and emerging trends for addressing the deepest needs of adolescents. Andrew Root, Associate Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson... |
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Youth Ministry and Discerning God’s Action Almost every youth worker was been confronted by the question, “What does God want me/us to do?” Whether around big changes to the ministry itself or around individual young people trying to discern the direction of their lives, we seek to follow God’s leading or God’s will. But how do we go about such processes of discernment? How do we know when it is God leading us and not just our conscience or something else? This presentation will explore a process of discerning with young people that focus on the action and direction of God in their lives. Relationships Unfiltered a re-imagination of relationship ministry with young people “Youth ministry: now” is offered in partnership with Berkeley Divinity School and the Yale Center for Faith and Culture’s Adolescent Faith and Flourishing Project. This colloquium is offered without cost though the generous support of the Wesley-Royce Leadership Grant and the Youth Ministry Initiative. The program consists of four luncheons, lectures, and networking time for pastors and youth ministry leaders with speakers who explore the theological underpinnings of youth ministry and emerging trends for addressing the deepest needs of adolescents. Andrew Root, Associate Professor and Carrie Olson Baalson... |
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Orthodoxy: An Unlimited Expression His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios |
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Same-Sex Marriage and the Catholic Church: Voices from Law, Religion, and the Pews, Afternoon Plenary Participants examine the intersection of individual rights, sexual ethics, pastoral needs in campus ministries and parish life, scripture, and the role of the laity in ‘living fraternally and cooperating with others’ as directed by Vatican II. Rev. Walter Cuenin, Brandeis University, is the Catholic... |
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Same-Sex Marriage and the Catholic Church: Voices from Law, Religion, and the Pews , Afternoon Keynote Participants examine the intersection of individual rights, sexual ethics, pastoral needs in campus ministries and parish life, scripture, and the role of the laity in ‘living fraternally and cooperating with others’ as directed by Vatican II. Patricia Beattie Jung, Professor of Christian Ethics and... |
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Same-Sex Marriage and the Catholic Church: Voices from Law, Religion, and the Pews , Morning Plenary Participants examine the intersection of individual rights, sexual ethics, pastoral needs in campus ministries and parish life, scripture, and the role of the laity in ‘living fraternally and cooperating with others’ as directed by Vatican II. Joette Katz, former Associate Justice of the Connecticut... |
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Same-Sex Marriage and the Catholic Church: Voices from Law, Religion, and the Pews Participants examine the intersection of individual rights, sexual ethics, pastoral needs in campus ministries and parish life, scripture, and the role of the laity in ‘living fraternally and cooperating with others’ as directed by Vatican II. Michael John Perry, Professor of Law, ... |
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Convocation Morning Worship Sermon with Otis Moss III Morning worship at Convocation and Reunions 2011. Otis Moss ’95 M.Div, pastor of Trinity United Church of... |
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Church Changes and Theological Education, Response to Keynote Address Response to the Keynote Address by James R. Nieman, Professor of Practical Theology, Hartford Seminary Sharon E. Watkins, General Minister and President of the... |
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Church Changes and Theological Education, Keynote Address Church Changes and Theological Education: Implications for Long-Range Planning James R. Nieman, Professor of Practical Theology, Hartford... |
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Church Changes and Theological Education, Response to Keynote Address Response to: Keynote Address by James R. Nieman, Professor of Practical Theology, Hartford Seminary Emilie M. Townes, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Yale... |
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Mobilizing Faith, Fighting Poverty Launch Event Panel discussion at the National Press Club around the Reflections Issue "No More Excuses: Confronting Poverty". Sen. Chris Coons, Linda LeSourd Lader, Arthur B. Keys Jr., Katherine... |
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United Nations Forum on Faith and Poverty Launch of fall 2010 issue of Reflections magazine and forum on faith and poverty at the Church Center for the UN Moderated by: Harry Attridge, Reverend Henry L.Slack Dean... |
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This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers Martin Copenhaver and Lillian Daniel |
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The Most Important Number on Earth Yale University Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics, Yale University Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale and Yale Divinity School Present: The Arthur W. Galston Memorial Lecture Bill McKibben |
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Ethical Issues in the Borderlands Ethical Issues in the Borderlands Rev. John Fife, Pastor Emeritus, Southside... |
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The Human Right to Peace Sarah Smith Memorial Conference 2008: Are We Safe Yet? Vulnerability and Security in an Anxious Age The Hon. Douglas Roche O.C., Chairman, Middle Powers... |
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Are We Safe Yet? Panel 2 Sarah Smith Memorial Conference 2008: Are We Safe Yet? Vulnerability and Security in an Anxious Age Moderated by: Willis Jenkins, Assistant Professor of... |
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Moral Leadership and Nuclear Weapons Sarah Smith Memorial Conference 2008: Are We Safe Yet? Vulnerability and Security in an Anxious Age” Sergio Duarte, United Nations High Representative for... |
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What Role, If Any, Does Vulnerability Play in Constructing Security in the Second Nuclear Age? Sarah Smith Memorial Conference 2008: Are We Safe Yet? Vulnerability and Security in an Moderated by: |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Summary Statements and News Conference Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Prof. Dr. H.R.H. Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad bin Talal... |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Final Keynote 3 Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: H.E. Prof. Seyyed Hossein Nasr |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Final Keynote 2 Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Prof. Dr. John DeGioia |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Afternoon Keynote 1 Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Prof. Dr. Leith Anderson |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Summary Statements Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Rabbi Douglas Krantz |
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Love and World Poverty Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Panel 5 Rev. Dr. Heidi Hadsell |
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Love and Speech Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hashim Kamali |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Keynotes 3 and 4 Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Shaykh Al-Habib Ali Al-Jifri |
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Loving Neighbor Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Panel 3 Dr. Martin Accad |
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Loving God Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Panel 2 Ayatollah Prof. Dr. Seyyed Mostafa Mohaghegh Damad |
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God is Loving Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Panel 1 Prof. Dr. David Burrell |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Keynote Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Grand Mufti Mustafa Ceric |
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Welcome Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed:
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Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Keynote address Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed:
Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) opened the public portion of a groundbreaking Muslim-Christian conference with a strong endorsement of the gathering’s aim to promote interfaith dialogue. Kerry (D-MA) spoke July 28 to about 200 participants in the conference, Loving God and Neighbor in Word and Deed: Implications for Christians and Muslims, about the compelling political benefits of promoting better understanding between the Abrahamic faiths. >Download a text version of Senator Kerry's remarks (pdf). Sen. John Kerry |
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How does a global framing of the U.S. immigration debate change the conversation? The Challenge of Immigration: Framing a New American Conversation The 2008 Margaret Lindquist Sorensen Lecture George Rupp, '67 B.D., President, International Rescue... |
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Immigration and the Changing American Religious Landscape The Challenge of Immigration: Framing a New American Conversation The 2008 Margaret Lindquist Sorensen Lecture and Conference Louis E. Lugo, Director, Pew forum on Religion and Public... |
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The American religious landscape is being reshaped by immigration. How do religious communities better provide leadership in our neighborhoods, and in the national policy debate? The Challenge of Immigration: Framing a New American Conversation The 2008 Margaret Lindquist Sorensen Lecture and Conference Church Leaders Roundtable conversation: Harlon Dalton, Yale Law School, Moderator |
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Middle Passage Conversations 2008: Conversation Seven "Is freedom always conditional?" Moderator: Emilie M. Townes, Yale Divinity School ... |
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Middle Passage Conversations 2008: Conversation Eight "What are the sounds of freedom that fuel your work?" Moderator: Andre C. Willis, Yale Divinity School ... |
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Middle Passage Conversations 2008: Conversation Six "How does history and memory shape us as a diasporic people? Como a história e a memória nos formam como as pessoas de diáspora?" Moderator: Yolanda Y. Smith, Yale Divinity School ... |
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Middle Passage Conversations 2008: Conversation Five "What are effective strategies for eradicating the misogyny, heterosexism, and homophobia in Black communities in the African diaspora?" Moderator: M Shawn Copeland, Boston College Panelists... |
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Middle Passage Conversations 2008: Conversation Four "How does the shape of a vowel, the placement of space and words on the page, signal the spiritual in your work or in the work of those whom you admire?" Moderator: Hazel Carby, Yale University Panelists:... |
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Middle Passage Conversations 2008: Conversation Three "What do we gain and lose in the shift from commemorating Martin Luther King Jr's assassination to celebrating the anniversary of his birth, as we will do this year, 40 years after his death?" Moderator: Joan M. Martin, Episcopal Divinity School ... |
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Middle Passage Conversations 2008: Conversation Two Conversation Two Moderator: Dwight N. Hopkins, University Of Chicago... |
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Middle Passage Conversations: Conversation One Conversation One Moderator: Emilie M. Townes, Yale Divinity School ... |
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Religious Environmentalism Next Steps: Ways Forward Renewing Hope: Pathways of Religious Environmentalism Chair: Barbara Rossing, Lutheran School of Theology at... |
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Environmental Theory and Practice: Ideas in Action Renewing Hope: Pathways of Religious Environmentalism Chair: Heidi Hadsell, Hartford Seminary ... |
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Reflections on the Past 20 Years of Religious Environmentalism: Where are We Now? Renewing Hope: Pathways of Religious Environmentalism Opening Comments Mary Eveylyn Tucker,... |
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A New Climate for Theology: God, the World, and Global Warming Renewing Hope: Pathways of Religious Environmentalism Sallie McFague, Vancouver School of Theology |
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Getting Down to Business: Shaping the New Moral Agenda Voices & Votes II 2007: Panel III Moderated by Evan Baehr Panelists:... |
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Religious People, Secular Nation: Toward a New Wall of Separation? Voices & Votes II 2007 Panel II Moderated by Chris Meserole ... |
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Rethinking Theological Foundations for Political Engagement Voices & Votes II 2007: Panel I Moderated by Michael Peppard ... |
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Faith and Citizenship in the United States Yale Divinity School and Faith & Citizenship A Public Conversation Moderated by: ... |
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Faith and Citizenship in Global Perspective Yale Divinity School and Faith & Citizenship A Public Conversation Moderated by: ... |
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Faith & Citizenship Keynote Address Yale Divinity School and Faith & Citizenship A Public Conversation E.J. Dionne, Washington Post columnist and Senior... |
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Immediate Grace: The Urgent Faith of Henri Nouwen Spirituality in the World Today: The Influence of Henri J.M. Nouwen Robert Massie, Former President, Coalition for ... |
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Spirituality of Peacemaking and Pastoral Care Spirituality in the World Today: The Influence of Henri J.M. Nouwen Moderator: Dale Peterson, Associate Dean... |
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Crumbs from the Table? Presentation Two Yale Divinity School and Third Annual Sarah Smith Conference Collin R. Timms |
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Crumbs from the Table? First Presentation Yale Divinity School and Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Present: Vinay Samuel Executive Director, The Oxford Center for Mission Studies... |
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Joint Panel on Faith and the Environment Yale Divinity School and Yale School for Forestry and Environmental Studies Joint Panel on Faith and the Environment Moderator: |
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Panel 3: Further Assessments Theocracy and Democracy in Islam and Christianity Yale Divinity School and Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Theocracy and Democracy in Islam and Christianity Convened by:... |
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Panel 2: The Islamic Tradition Yale Divinity School and Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Theocracy and Democracy in Islam and Christianity Convened by:... |
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Islam, Democracy, and Religious Authority Yale Divinity School and Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Theocracy and Democracy in Islam and Christianity Muhammad Qasim Zaman Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Brown... |
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The Constitutional State and Limitation of Belief Yale Divinity School and Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Theocracy and Democracy in Islam and Christianity Oliver O'Donovan Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology... |
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Panel 1: The Christian Tradition Yale Divinity School and Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Theocracy and Democracy in Islam and Christianity
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How Do We Empower the Poor? Reflections from my Life Ron Sider |
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The Future of Ministry in the ‘Prophetic Tradition' The Public Witness and Ministry of William Sloane Coffin, Jr. Panel Discussion II David Kelsey '58 BD, '60 MA, '64 PhD, moderator |
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A Politically Engaged Spirituality William Sloane Coffin, Jr. Go>Printable Transcript of Bill Coffin's Address William Sloane Coffin, Jr. |
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A Celebration of The Public Witness and Ministry of William Sloane Coffin, Jr. The Public Witness and Ministry of William Sloane Coffin, Jr.
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God and War at Yale The Public Witness and Ministry of William Sloane Coffin, Jr.
Webcast made available through courtesy of Radio Free Maine. Presentation may be purchased in a variety of video and audio formats by contacting Radio Free Maine at rleisnerrfm@yahoo.com or by writing to: Roger Leisner, Radio Free Maine, P.O. Box 2705, Augusta, Maine 04338. Panel Members in order of appearance: Rev.... |
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Faith and Activism: The Legacy of the '60s Generation The Public Witness and Ministry of William Sloane Coffin, Jr. Panel Discussion I Scotty McLennan '70 BA, moderator |
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Theology Live with Dorothy Bass Dorothy Bass |
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Hanging in the Balance: Sociology and Theology Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Theology Live Robert Wuthnow |
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Theology Live Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Theology Live Stanley Hauerwas |
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God, Confucius, and Human Rights Professor Obenchain is a scholar of comparative religion and culture. In this lecture she discusses current interest on the part of Chinese scholars and students in both religion and in the academic study of religion. To illustrate, she reflects on Chinese ways of understanding the Christian contribution to Confucian cultivation and the Confucian contribution to contemporary Christian moral life, especially as regards human rights. Diane B. Obenchain |
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Control is Good, but Trust is Better Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents A Crisis of Trust? Prof. Jürgen Moltmann, Emreitus Professor of Systematic... |
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Intelligent Trust and Intelligent Accountability Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: A Crisis of Trust? Baroness Onora O'Neill, Principal of Newnham College of the... |
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The Spin Zone: Trust in the Media Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: A Crisis of Trust? R. Gustav Niebuhr, Associate Professor of Religion and the... |
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Bioethics and the Problem of Informed Consent Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: Baroness Onora O'Neill, Principal of Newnham College of the... |
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The Great Steak and Kidney Pie Debate Yale Divinity School's Center for Faith & Culture Presents: A Crisis of Trust? Ambassador Philip Lader, Chairman WPP Group plc adn Senior... |
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The Mighty and the Almighty: American Foreign Policy and God Madeleine Korbel Albright served as the 64th Secretary of State of the United States. She was the first woman Secretary of State and is the highest ranking woman in the history of the US government. As Secretary, Dr. Albright reinforced America's alliances, advocated democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade and business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. Madeleine Korbel Albright |
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Mel Gibson's The Passion: A Panel Discussion On Ash Wednesday (Feb. 25, 2004) Mel Gibson’s much-anticipated film, “The Passion of the Christ” opened in 2,000 theaters across the country ending a year of speculation as to how the movie’s creator, Mel Gibson, painted the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ. On Friday, March 26th, YDS and ISM hosted a scholarly discussion of the film PANELISTS... |
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Religion and Journalism With the release of Mel Gibson's The Passion, media reports on religion have increased along with accusations of media bias towards religion. Yale Divinity School hosted a panel discussion of representatives from print and radio media who are experts on covering "the religion beat". Moderator... |
