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Global Human Thriving: A Christian Perspective, Christoffer H. Grundmann Dec 2009

Global Human Thriving: A Christian Perspective, Christoffer H. Grundmann

Theology Faculty Presentations

(excerpt) "Talking about global human thriving from a decidedly religious point of view requires interpreting a particular religious tradition in light of today’s ubiquitous ecological, economic, and political challenges. One cannot any longer stay content with a monologic explanation of happenings based on an authoritarian, unilateral interpretation of holy writ and the wisdom of old, at least not according to the Christian perception of life and human responsibility, because global issues like climate change, water scarcity, and nuclear overkill—to mention only a few—indiscriminately threaten the continuation of all of life as known so far. These issues compel us to pursue …


The Calling Of Nursing, Christoffer H. Grundmann Oct 2009

The Calling Of Nursing, Christoffer H. Grundmann

Theology Faculty Presentations

(excerpt) "Baffled by the broad variety and diversity of nursing and unable to discover one single common thread of thought and discussion in the literature, I got desperate and finally turned to Dean Brown for help, hoping to get some viable direction. And, indeed, I did, yet of course not the way I expected. When I asked her if she would be so kind as to name me the standard instruction textbook used for nursing education and practice, she unhesitatingly replied: 'There isn’t one. Because there are so many content areas in nursing, there is no one text that is …


One Body, Washed, Frederick A. Niedner Apr 2009

One Body, Washed, Frederick A. Niedner

Institute of Liturgical Studies Occasional Papers

(excerpt) So much that adults do and say makes little sense in the minds of children. I can’t imagine that I was the only small child of Christian parents who ever puzzled over the oddity of a day that came once a year, just before Easter. It was Monday Thursday, a day that was somehow two days of the week at once. Like the official lyrics of several hymns I’d memorized by hearing them sung repeatedly, the name of this peculiar Thursday got straightened out, at least partially, when I learned to read. Even though “Maundy” made no sense, it …


Soul Purpose: Theatre Outreach Program, John Steven Paul Jan 2009

Soul Purpose: Theatre Outreach Program, John Steven Paul

Soul Purpose Liturgical Dramas and Essays

Excerpt: "The intention of Soul Purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to follow the command of Exodus 23:19: The choicest of the first fruits of your ground you shall bring into the house of the LORD your God."


Making The Unseen Seen: Some Comments On The Use Of Drama For The Church, John Steven Paul Jan 2009

Making The Unseen Seen: Some Comments On The Use Of Drama For The Church, John Steven Paul

Soul Purpose Liturgical Dramas and Essays

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