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Welcome to
LIVING THEOLOGY 2008
At Ushaw - Edinburgh - Liverpool - York - London (Heythrop College)
Welcome to
LIVERPOOL LIVING THEOLOGY 2008
Presented by LOYOLA-metro A Summer School on Christian Faith To be held from Monday, 21st July to Friday, 25th July
Main Speaker - Michael Barnes SJ The word culture is one of the most confusing and obscure words in the British language. Sometimes it means the same as 'the arts' - painting and poetry, theatre and opera. Sometimes it refers more broadly to the values, customs and traditions which inform a civilisation. How do these two meanings interact? Are they just different ways of giving meaning to life? Where does faith come in? Is there a difference between culture and religion? Is Christianity a 'religion' or 'culture' or both or neither? And what does it mean to be a 'city of culture' in an unbelieving age? These are just a few of the questions which will be examined in this course. The aim will be to uncover some of the many meanings behind the word culture and to suggest that in a pluralist, multi-faith society, the diversity of cultures and religious traditions is both an enrichment of and challenge to faithful Christian living. Michael Barnes SJ teaches inter-religious relations at Heythrop College in the University of London and runs a dialogue centre in Southall, a strongly multi-cultural part of west London. A specialist in Buddhist-Christian relations, he has written extensively on the relationship of religions.
CHOICE OF COURSES GROUP A (before coffee)
1. 'Treasure that is old and new' (Matthew 13:52) Peter Edmonds SJ is a Jesuit priest based at Campion Hall, Oxford, where he is a tutor in Biblical Studies. He has spent many years teaching the New Testament in Zimbabwe and Kenya. His most recent book is about the gospel of Luke and is entitled, 'Rediscover Jesus', published by Kevin Mayhew. He has a particular interest in the pastoral and spiritual relevance of Scripture.
2. “All Good Things descend from Above” Ian Tomlinson SJ taught in Jesuit secondary schools for a number of years, worked in a north London parish and was formerly novice director of the British Province. He is now director of Loyola Hall Spirituality Centre, Rainhill.
3. Thinking about Morality We shall use some current controversies as a lead in to asking how to think about morals generally. Topics will include: What difference should religion make to morality? How should we approach moral education? Keeping to one’s moral principles: (‘What never? Well hardly ever!’); Matters of life and death. Should morals be the same for everyone? You all have plenty of moral experience: bring it along! Gerald J Hughes SJ teaches and lectures in philosophy. He has written many articles and books on the Philosophy of Religion, Ethics and Ancient Philosophy. He has taught in the USA, Italy and Hong Kong. Formerly he was Chair of Philosophy and Vice-Principal of Heythrop College, University of London and Master of Campion Hall, Oxford.
GROUP B (after coffee)
4. “How good is the Good News”
What exactly is the Good News and just how good is it? Until very recent times the “good news” was reduced by teachers and preachers of religion to “good news for those who behave themselves”, rather than “good news for sinners.” We will study the gospels from the starting point of God’s “unconditional love and forgiveness” to understand better what really is new, and just what is good about the message of the New Covenant brought by Jesus. His message may be disappointing for those who think themselves virtuous, but it is very, very good news for those who know themselves to be sinners.
Gerry O’Mahony SJ was born in Wigan and ordained in 1964. He taught for four years (including one year in Widnes). He was R.E. adviser to teachers in the Liverpool Archdiocese 1971-1981. He has been working as a retreat-giver at Loyola Hall from 1983 until the present. He is the author of many books, including “A Way in to the Trinity” (2004).
5. “A Call Awaiting Response?” In 1988, Pope John Paul II issued a post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation on “The Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World”. What impact has this exhortation had on our lives over the past twenty years? What impact might it have? This workshop is an invitation to revisit the document in its 20th year of publication. Through reflecting on its key themes we will explore the call to each one of us today to go out into my vineyard too as a sign and a source of hope and of love. Paddy Rylands is Adviser for Parish and Adult Formation in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. Over the last twenty-two years this work has involved her in various aspects of the formation of the laity at parish, diocesan, national and international level. . Prior to her diocesan appointment, Paddy was involved in full time parish ministry in Westminster Diocese.
6. Liturgy and Life These sessions are designed to make us think about what constitutes good liturgy and how everyone involved – priests, readers, musicians, flower arrangers and church cleaners – is vital to the making of celebration. Some of the sessions will explore how these elements have developed throughout the centuries. Others will be more practical, helping us prepare for the liturgies which end each day of the Living Theology Summer School. Nick Baty is a lecturer at Liverpool Community College and is music leader at Our Lady Immaculate Church, Everton. His working life has been divided between journalism and teaching music. He has worked on local and national newspapers and radio and was a researcher for BBC TV's Songs of Praise. In 2000 HarperCollins published his biography of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor. Nick now lectures in journalism and is studying for a masters degree, specialising in contemporary liturgical music. In his spare time he composes music for the liturgy.
MAIN COURSE FOR EVERYONE 2pm Daily
DAILY TIMETABLE
There is an optional planning/practice session for Liturgy each day at 1.15pm
ON FRIDAY SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT SFX CHURCH WITH MASS AND A FAREWELL RECEPTION IN THE AFTERNOON
LOCATION DATES AND TIMES CATERING COST BOOKSHOP APPLICATIONS ENQUIRIES LOYOLA-metro at SFX Church 11 Langsdale Street, Liverpool, L3 8DT
Tel : 0151 298 1911 / Fax : 0151 286 5310 Email : d.reynolds@sfxchurchliverpool.com
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