Friday, September 11, 2009

Building Your Own Theology Begins Oct. 7

Religious education is the cradle-to-grave process by which we grow our theology.... The essential thing is not so much how one labels these values (for example, whether one uses the term “God” or not), but that these values be understood and made real in the life of the person. This program is largely built on undertaking these tasks.

Richard S. Gilbert

Building Your Own Theology invites you to search through your own religious history and spiritual development in order to identify the values and beliefs that form your core faith identity. Through discussion, exercises, homework, and reflection, participants will create spiritual autobiographies, examine the ways we make meaning in our lives, and develop a personal credo statement. We will meet for seven consecutive Wednesday evenings, Oct. 7–Nov. 18 on the following topics:

Oct. 7 — Your Religious Odyssey


Oct. 14 — Varieties of Liberal Religious Experience


Oct. 21 — Human Nature: Some Self-Understanding


Oct. 28 — Ultimate Reality: Creating an Honest God


Nov. 4 — Ethics: The Importance of Being Good for Nothing


Nov. 11 — We Are the Meaning Makers


Nov. 18 — So What?: Imperatives of My Theology


Building Your Own Theology will be led by Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Becky Brooks. Childcare will be provided on request. Limit 15 participants.

When: Wednesdays, Oct. 7–Nov. 18, 7:00–9:00 pm

Register online here or contact Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Becky Brooks.

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