Category Archives: Members

Alan Smith’s New Book

Posted on 22 May 2013 by Lucinda

Routledge has announced the publication of new volume in its Studies in Religion series: Theology and the Arts: Engaging Faith, by Ruth Illman and W. Alan Smith. In contrast to “the narrow emphasis of modernity on reason and the scientific … Continue reading →

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Julie Lytle’s New Book

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Lucinda

Morehouse Publishing has announced the release of Julie Lytle’s new book, Faith Formation 4.0: Introducing an Ecology of Faith in a Digital Age. “Framed by the Great Commission’s imperative to ‘make disciples,’ Faith Formation 4.0 shows how to reclaim the … Continue reading →

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Tom Groome’s new book

Posted on 2 April 2013 by Lucinda

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. … Continue reading →

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New Book from Alan Smith and Ruth Illman

Posted on 16 March 2013 by Lucinda

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 … Continue reading →

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Death of Robert L. Conrad

Posted on 6 March 2013 by Lucinda

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 … Continue reading →

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Opportunity to Network with International RE Researchers

Posted on 2 January 2013 by Lucinda

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 … Continue reading →

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Death of Stephen A. Schmidt, past APRRE President

Posted on 5 September 2012 by Lucinda

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 … Continue reading →

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Passing of REA Past President Joanne Chafe

Posted on 22 February 2012 by Lucinda

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 … Continue reading →

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Renew your REA membership today!

Posted on 28 December 2011 by Sybrina

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 … Continue reading →

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Condolences to Barney Kathan on the loss of his son

Posted on 22 October 2011 by Lucinda

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 … Continue reading →

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