Paraclete Press announces a new book, written and compiled by Thomas Groome and Colleen Griffith of Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry. The authoritative list of contributors includes Brian E. Daley SJ, Joan Chittister OSB, Alex Garcia-Rivera, Elizabeth A. Johnson CSJ, Ana María Pineda RSM, Sandra M. Schneiders IHM, Esther de Waal, N. T. […]
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Congratulations to Alan Smith, Florida Southern University, and Ruth Illman from Åbo University in Finland, whose co-authored book entitled Theology and the Arts: Engaging Faith is scheduled to be published by Routledge this June! Alan and Ruth have developed a “practical theology of the arts” and their book includes seven “etudes” that analyze arts communities
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The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago announced that The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Conrad, Christ Seminary-Seminex Professor Emeritus of Educational Ministry at LSTC, died at his home in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. A dear friend and colleague in REA and APPRE, Bob Conrad was director of the doctor of ministry
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Rune Larsson, Dr of theology and director of RPI (Religionspedagogiskt idéforum*), invites colleagues to present themselves and their research on a web site for religious educators: www.rpi.se. The section of the web site that is devoted to “Educators” aims to inform an international audience of religious educators about the work of colleagues so that they
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Dr. Stephen A. Schmidt, who served as APRRE president from 1993-94, died last weekend at the age of 79. Author of many books and articles, including A History of the Religious Education Association (1983), he taught at Concordia College, Mundelein College, and Loyola University. Read his Biography at the Christian Educators of the 20th Century
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We regret to announce that Joanne Chafe, past president of REA (1985-89), passed away suddenly in Ottawa last weekend at the age of 60. She was Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at St. Peter’s Seminary in London, Ontario. Joanne worked for 37 years in the National Office of Religious Education of the Canadian Conference of
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It is time to renew your REA membership for the 2012 calendar. Remember, renewing early ensures that you receive all of the benefits of membership throughout the entire year. Your 2012 membership is valid from January 1 through December 31. Regardless of when you renew your membership, all memberships expire on December 31 each year. Join REA
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We express our sympathy to Barney Kathan, REA archivist for many years, whose son Robert Boardman Kathan died of kidney failure on October 1. He was 50. Robert and his family lived in Cohoes, NY, where Robert worked for Stewart Stores. Contributions in memory of Robert Kathan can be sent to the National Kidney Foundation,
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Dr. C. Ellis Nelson, noted Presbyterian professor of Christian education and prominent leader in theological education, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Austin, Texas, where he resided with his spouse of seventy years, Nancy Gribble Nelson. He was 95 years old. Dr. Michael Jinkins, the president of Louisville Seminary offered this tribute, and we will
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It is with great sadness that I share news of the death of Brady Schutt, husband of Karen-Marie Yust, our long-time colleague who taught at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis and now teaches at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. A Celebration of Brady’s Life was held June 4. Please support Karen-Marie and their three
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