An emerging movement seeking the transformation of theological practice through the application of mimetic theory. |
Fifth Annual Conference |
Christian Community Amid Cultural Chaos |
College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore |
June 5-7, 2012 |
Following our successful 2011 conference, Transforming Christianity, we continue building our network in the Baltimore, D.C. area. As a national conference
organization creating a following it is vital to strengthen new connections
in any local setting. As a rule therefore we return to a location at least
a couple of times. But even without the policy, we could be charmed to return
to "Charm City!" Our meeting there proved most fertile ground for renewed theology
and spirituality out of Mimetic Theory. We are thrilled to be visiting Baltimore,
reconnecting our community there, with a fresh line-up of speakers, and
introducing an exciting new feature of participant-led workshops. Our theme, Christian Community Amid Cultural Chaos, reflects our on-going desire to foster new styles of Christian community, providing seeds of life and hope within a society dominated by rivalry and violence. |
Theology and Peace is pleased to announce our |
A gathering for theologians, pastors, activists and others, to develop the insights
of mimetic anthropology toward the formation of a theology, community and practice
of peace. |
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A time to dialogue with one another and with.... |
RICHARD BECK |
Chair of Department of Psychology at Abilene Christian University and Popular Blogger,
speaking on: |
Purity and Pollution: The Psychology of Sacrifice and Scapegoating |
CHERYL KIRK-DUGGAN |
Professor of Theology and Women's Studies at Shaw Univerity Divinity School, speaking
on: |
Hip Hop Christianity and the Black Church |
Richard's blog is found at: experimentaltheology.blogspot.com |
There will also be at least one space in the program when conference goers are invited
to choose from a range of workshop options, from liturgy to community formation
to conflict resolution. Workshops will be run by individuals and groups
developing theological practice out of mimetic anthropology. The final list will
be published early in the new year. Overall the conference seeks to develop a
holistic practice, via things like workshops, and including worship, small groups
and time for relaxation! |
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CHRIS HAW |
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Community Member of Camden Houses, Theologian & Author, speaking on |
Positive Mimesis, Camden, and Catholicism: How Girard has helped tie together my experiments in New Monasticism |