I am registered for the entire seminar --and looking forward to seeing others there. --Helen On 4/24/06, Nevitt D. Reesor <reesor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Wilson, > I'm not sure of my schedule at this point, but I would like to attend as > many sessions as possible. So, no commitments yet, but "let's keep in > touch." > > Nevitt > > > On Apr 24, 2006, at 6:35 PM, Wilson Tan wrote: > > Hi all, > > To those who plan on attending, do drop me a line. I'm 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(r) 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 > + + + + + + + + + + + + + + > + + + + + + + + + + + > > -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + A Moment of Peace: http://www.soulofthegarden.com +++ Waging Peace: http://www.afsc.org/iraq + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +