Hi all, To those who plan on attending, do drop me a line. I¹m eyeing the Friday evening and Sat sessions. Thanks. Best, Wilson From: Helen Hopson <hmhopson@xxxxxxxxx> Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:47:23 -0500 To: Austin Mennonite Church <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [amc] Fwd: Seminar on mysticism, empowerment and resistance I don't know if this has already been posted to AMC -- but this looks like a thought provoking seminar and very low price. Even so, they have scholarships available, too. --Helen Subject: Mysticism, Empowerment & Resistance " . .three eminent scholars explore the unavoidable link between a deep awareness of the holy and an acute sensitivity to human injustice." This sounds like an interesting seminar, bringing together three incredible author/speakers. Registration is $30. Mysticism, Empowerment & Resistance May 18 - 20 in Austin, Texas Marcus Borg, Sister Joan Chittister and John Dominic Crossan will come together for a three day FAITHandReason® seminar at the First Baptist Church of Austin, Texas, titled, MYSTICISM, EMPOWERMENT and RESISTANCE.The three eminent scholars explore the unavoidable link between a deep awareness of the holy and an acute sensitivity to human injustice. Dr. Borg is Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University. The New York Times has described him as "a leading historical Jesus scholar of this generation." He is the author of nine books, two of which have become best-sellers, Jesus: A New Vision and Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Dr. Borg is a frequent guest on ABC, NBC and PBS. Sister Joan Chittister, Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pennsylvania, is a best-selling author and a well-known national and international lecturer. She is founder and executive director of Benetvision: A Resource and Research Center for Contemporary Spirituality, and past presideant of the Conference of American Benedictine Prioresses and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Sister Joan has been recognized by universities and national organizations for her work for justice, peace, and equality for women in Church and society. Dr. Crossan is Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at DePaul University, and has written 20 books on the historical Jesus in the last 30 years, four of which have become national religious best sellers. He is a frequent guest on national television, most notably ABC, PBS, MSNBC, A&E and currently, The National Geographic Channel. The seminar schedule is: Thursday, May 18, 2006 9:15 - 10:15am Session One Marcus Borg "Foundations, Key Terms & Notions" 10:30 - 11:30am Session Two Joan Chittister "Empowerment & Sprituality" 11:45 - 12:45pm Session Three John Dominic Crossan "Mysticism: The Violent & Non-Violent" 2:00 - 3:30pm Three Way Conversation with Q&A Friday, May 19, 2006 9:15 - 10:15am Session One Marcus Borg "Mysticism: Empowerment & Resistance in the Bible" 10:30 - 11:30am Session Two Joan Chittister "Catherine of Siena" 11:45 - 12:45pm Session Three John Dominic Crossan "Empowerment: The Individual and Community" 2:00 - 3:30pm Three Way Conversations with Q&A 7:00 - 9:00pm Three Way Dialogue: "HOW DOES MYSTICISM, EMPOWERMENT & RESISTANCE FIT INTO YOUR VISION OF THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH?" Saturday, May 20, 2006 9:15 - 10:15am Session One Marcus Borg "Mysticism, Empowerment & Resistance Today" 10:30 - 11:30am Session Two Joan Chittister "Franz Jaegenstter" 11:45 - 12:45pm Session Three John Dominic Crossan "Resistance: The Negative & the Positive" 2:00 - 3:30pm Three Way Conversation with Q&A, then adjourn. -------- All lectures and sessions will be held at First Baptist Church, 9th and Trinity Streets, Austin, Texas. A resource and book store will be available as well as book signing opportunities by the authors. Cost for the entire three day seminar is $30.00 (Includes all sessions, lunch each day and Friday night session). For those unable to attend week day sessions, you may also attend the Friday night session and the Saturday sessions for $20.00. Donations are accepted for seminar scholarships. To register please call, 800-882-7424, email dykesfoundation@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, or Register Online. -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + A Moment of Peace: http://www.soulofthegarden.com +++ Waging Peace: http://www.afsc.org/iraq + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +