Rabbi Justus Baird, Director of the Center for Multifaith Education at Auburn Theological Seminary, has a compelling new piece up at the Interfaith Observer (the whole issue is worth engaging), which makes the case for multi-faith education: …engaging in multifaith education enriches one’s own faith. Those who spend time learning about different religious traditions report […]
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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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For continuing resources and reflections on neuroscience by conference chair Dean G. Blevins see the blog Discipleship Commons for reflections and for resources
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In June, Yale hosted the 2012 Global Conference of Chaplains in Higher Education with the theme, “Mosaics in Motion: Spiritual Leadership in a Multifaith World.” Available on their website are keynote addresses and selected papers that address the core values of – religious literacy – radical hospitality – service with thoughtful reflection – creating and
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Registration for the 2012 Annual Meeting is now available (https://religiouseducation.net/rea2012/registration-2). Early registration ends September 15!
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Biola University’s Center for Christian Thought, through the help of a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation, invites applications for multiple semester- and year-long residential research fellowships for the 2013–2014 academic year. Fellowship recipients will comprise an interdisciplinary group of approximately eight researchers per semester focused on the theme “Psychology and Spiritual Formation.” This
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The Wabash Center is accepting nominations of beginning faculty for their annual Dinner for New Teachers at the AAR and SBL meetings in Chicago in November 2012. They invite nominations of faculty in their first year or two of teaching. This is an important opportunity to have religious education represented in interdisciplinary discussions. To nominate
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The Association of Practical Theology invites proposals for papers or panels examining opportunities, needs, issues, or challenges to contextual/field theological education concerning public service or ministries focused in such issues as economic justice, immigration, sexuality, or race and the legal/justice/penal systems. These proposals may address current teaching methods and practical theological approaches in public theology
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The Religious Education Association’s Annual Meeting draws on local Atlanta leadership, many with national reputations in music and ministry, to explore interfaith and intercultural resources for religious education. Dr. Yolanda Smith, Yale professor and conference chair, announced a rich schedule to the REA Board of Directors during their annual spring retreat. Dr. Smith noted the
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The Religious Education Association’s Annual Meeting draws on local Atlanta leadership, many with national reputations in music and ministry, to explore interfaith and intercultural resources for religious education. Dr. Yolanda Smith, Yale professor and conference chair, announced a rich schedule to the REA Board of Directors during their annual spring retreat. Dr. Smith noted the
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