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Spirituality for the 21st Century

Alumni Seminar Series - Fall Seminar 2009

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The interest in spirituality among Americans has grown during the past decade, and Seattle University faculty are among the leaders in this field.  In response to requests from our alumni, the fall seminar will introduce participants to the latest thinking about matters of spirituality and the Spirit.  Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., who taught in an Alumni Seminar two years ago, will provide an overview and update on the importance of Jesuit spirituality for life in the modern world.  He will discuss such topics as discernment, contemplative prayer for active people, the Spiritual Exercises, psychology and spirituality, and other issues.  He will be followed by faculty who teach contemporary spirituality for the Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry.  They will bring us up to date on theological and spiritual writing on issues such as gender differences in the spiritual life, ecumenical spirituality, spirituality and ecology, eastern/western dialogue about spirituality, new methods of prayer, etc.

 

Kelly, P.

Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., PhD, Assistant professor of Theology, has a doctorate in Theology and Culture from the Claremont Graduate School in California. At Seattle University, he teaches courses in theology, spirituality, Jesuit tradition, culture, and sport.He has written and spoken widely in the United States and Europe about topics in spirituality and culture.

 

Valerie Lesniak, PhD in Theology from Univ. of California, will teach several of the Alumni Seminar in 'Contemporary Spirituality' in Fall, 2009 Alumni Seminar.  She has taught Contemporary Christian Spirituality for several years in the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University where she is an Associate Professor.

 

 

Meeting Times & Registration

This year’s Fall seminars are tentatively scheduled to meet from 6:00-8:30 p.m. on the following Tuesday evenings: October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17, December 1 and 8, 2009. Check back soon for updates!

The quarterly registration fee is $375 per person. This fee covers all costs including books, instruction, parking and refreshments.

To Register: call 206-296-5327, or email alumniseminars@seattleu.edu.

 

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