Learning all the time
How much time do you spend thinking about theological education? Could it be that you are experiencing theological learning all day long? Author and educator Dr. Maria Liu Wong joins us on the podcast to discuss her book On Becoming Wise Together: Learning and Leading in the City. Maria offers her own rich life experiences as a medium through which she tunes into the theological lessons God has for her as she digs deeply into the stories of her family, her friends, and her community. Maria’s viewpoint opens us to the constant presence of the Holy Spirit and the ways we’re continually being shaped by the relationships and communities of which we are a part.
“Theological education means paying attention to all of the sources that shape you spiritually, theologically, and seeing that the questions you’re asking as a parent or as a student is theological reflection in practice.”
Our communities provide rich places for this kind of theological education, especially as we approach one another with genuine curiosity and authentic communication. We’re reminded of this piece from Jasmine Obeyesekere about building a multiethnic community with all of its gifts and challenges. Where might God be inviting you to open your eyes to the shaping influences around you these days?
“Christian theology of human personhood begins with the declaration that everyone is created in God’s image — and ‘everyone’ includes those who inhabit diverse cultures.”
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Join us for a conversation with Jeff Haanen. We invite all faculty, graduate students, and professionals to join the finale of our Spring 2024 Book Club where we'll engage in conversation with Jeff Haanen about his book Working from the Inside Out. Join us as we gather online on Wednesday, April 10 at 1:00 pm (Eastern). We'd love to have you join us even if you weren't able to participate in the book club!
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Are you a Christian woman working in a STEMM field? WISH (Women in Science & Humanities) aims to encourage and support Christian women in STEMM. Check out their new website, support them by filling out their survey, and forward to your networks of women who might also be interested in participating in the WISH project.
Four More Things We Loved This Week
“I needed female heroes, and I found them in ancient churches.” (Christianity Today, unlocked)
Holy Week is upon us! Beth Felker-Jones offers a helpful set of readings and printables to observe these days.
How about a (free and printable) card deck that helps foster conversations about climate change in non-threatening ways?
This definition of the word “clutter” is inspiring some of us to re-think our spaces.