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Alan Smith’s New Book

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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Wabash Center Teaching Links — May 2013 Issue‏

The May issue of Teaching Links has been published.  Note that the Wabash Center is now receiving nominations for its annual New Teachers Dinner at the AAR-SBL meeting this November. It’s an excellent introduction to colleagues, senior scholars committed to … Continue reading

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REA Becomes an AAR Related Scholarly Organization

The Religious Education Association has been accepted as a Related Scholarly Organization (RSO) by the American Academy of Religion (AAR).  RSO status brings with it several benefits, including: • Recognition as an RSO on the AAR website and a link … Continue reading

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2013 Harper Award Announced

The Board of Directors of the Religious Education Association has announced that Professor Robert (Bob) Jackson, PhD, DLitt, AcSS, will receive the William Rainey Harper Award at the 2013 REA Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. The William Rainey Harper Award … Continue reading

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Julie Lytle’s New Book

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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Scholarship: Hartford Seminary Summer Interfaith Program

HARTFORD SEMINARY Announces Endowment Scholarship for the BUILDING ABRAHAMIC PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM. The endowment fund, The Rev. Drs. Eleanor and Jay Ebersole and Family BAP Fund, will provide annual income to underwrite student tuition, travel and accommodation expenses to participate in … Continue reading

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Director, Doctor of Ministry Program

The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University is seeking a Director for its Doctor of Ministry program. The School of Theology is one academic unit within Virginia Union University; an American Baptist related historically African American … Continue reading

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Tom Groome’s new book

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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Conference: Teaching Theology and Handing on the Faith

The College Theology Society holds its 59th annual convention from May 30 – June 2, 2013 at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. The theme is Teaching Theology and Handing on the Faith: Challenges and Convergences. The conference will examine questions … Continue reading

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Black Doctoral Network Conference Oct 3–5, 2013

The Black Doctoral Network announces its upcoming conference Oct 3-5th 2013 to be held in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, PA, at the Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City. The conference theme is Scholarship, Service and Community. Plenary speakers … Continue reading

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