Fall 2009 Events

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September
Two Jesuit Choreographers: East Meets West

Friday, September 18, 2009

Presenters: Robert VerEecke, S.J. and Saju George, S.J.
Location/Time: Robsham Theater, 7:30 pm
Sponsors: The Jesuit Institute, Office of the Provost, and the C21 Center
Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu
Webcast available: October 2, 2009, C21 Center’s “The Art of Believing” Series

 

Symposium on Interreligious Dialogue Understanding the Religious Other: Western Hermeneutics and Interreligious Dialogues

Friday, September 25, 2009
Presenter: David Tracy, Professor of Theology and the Philosophy of Religions, Divinity School, University of Chicago
Location/Time: Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, 4:00 pm
Sponsors: Theology Department, STM, and the C21 Center
Information: 617-552-0794 or
BC's Interreligious Dialogue website

Webcast available: October 9, 2009

 

Latinos and U.S. Catholicism: Present Contributions and Future Possibilities

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Presenters: Hosffman Ospino, Adjunct Assistant Professor, STM; Nancy Pineda-Madrid, Assistant Professor, STM; Roberto Goizueta, Margaret O’ Brien Flatley Chair in Catholic Theology, BC

Location/Time: Fulton Hall 511, 7:30 pm
Sponsors: Oscar Romero Scholarship Committee, BC Theology Department, STM, and the C21 Center
Information: 617-552-6501 or the School of Theology and Ministry website

Webcast available: October 15, 2009

 

October

But Who Is That Other One Who Walks Beside You?

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Presenter: Paul Mariani, University Professor of English

Location/Time: Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, 7:00 pm
Sponsors: English Department and the C21 Center
Information: 617-552-0470 or
church21@bc.edu
Webcast available: October 20, 2009, C21 Center’s “The Art of Believing” Series

 

A Journey and Not a Destination: Psychological and Theological Perspectives on Faith Develop-ment across the Life Cycle

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Presenter: John McDargh, Associate Professor of Theology
Location/Time: Gasson Hall 100, 7:00 pm

Sponsors: Theology Department and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu

Webcast available: October 22, 2009

 

Monasticism, Beauty, and Contemplation: Henri Nouwen Praying to Believe n

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Presenter: Robert Waldron, Author

Location/Time: Gasson Hall 100, 5:30 pm

Sponsor: C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu

Webcast available: November 5, 2009, C21 Center’s “The Art of Believing” Series

 

A Future Full of Hope (Jer 29:11): Sustaining the Church in Hard Times

Friday, October 16, 2009

Presenters: Fr. Michael Himes, Professor of Theology; Colleen Griffith, Adjunct Associate Professor, STM; Melissa Kelley, Assistant Professor, STM

Location/Time: Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, 9 am to 3 pm

Sponsors: STM and C21 Center

Information: 617-552-6501 or the School of Theology and Ministry website

Webcast available: October 30, 2009

 

Encountering the Gospel/Renewing the Preacher—Seminar for Priests, October 19 and 20; Seminar for Permanent Deacons and Wives, October 24 and 25 

Monday & Tuesday, October 19 & 20, 2009 Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2009

Location/Time: Connors Family Retreat and Conference Center, 9 am to 4 pm

Sponsor: STM, Archdiocese of Boston, and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu
Webcast available: November 15, 2009

 Michael Buckley SJ

   A Celebration of Michael Buckley, S.J.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Presenters: Nicholas Lash, Emeritus Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge, Oracles, Dissent, and Conversation. Reflections on Catholic Teaching n Respondent: Fr. Michael Himes, Professor of Theology

Location/Time: Gasson Hall 100, 4 pm to 6 pm

Sponsors: Office of the University President and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu

View webcast or read the transcript of Nicholas Lash's keynote address.

 

Ignatius with the Homeless: The Ignatian Spirituality Project, Faith in Service

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Presenter: Thomas Drexler, Executive Director, Ignatian Spirituality Project

Location/Time: Murray Function Room, Yawkey Center, 5:30 pm

Sponsors: Volunteer and Service Learning Center, Center for Ignatian Spirituality, and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu

Webcast available: November 16, 2009

 

Mentoring Relationships in Ministry to Youth and Young Adults

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Presenter: Theresa O’Keefe, Adjunct Assistant Professor, STM

Location/Time: STM, 9 Lake Street, Room 100, 5:30 pm

Sponsors: STM and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-6501 or the School of Theology and Ministry website

Webcast available: November 19, 2009

 

November

Liturgy Forming Faith: The Sacramentality of the Faithful on Sunday and through the Seasons

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Presenter: Bruce Morrill, S.J., Associate Professor, Theology Department Location/Time: 2101 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton Campus, 5:30 pm 
Sponsors: Theology Department and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu  

Webcast available: November 26, 2009

 

The Eucharist and Our Formation as the People of the Church

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Presenter: Cardinal Séan O’Malley, O.F.M., Archbishop of Boston

Location/Time: STM, 9 Lake Street, Room 100, 5:30 pm
Sponsors: STM and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-6501 or the School of Theology and Ministry website

Webcast available: November 24, 2009

 

Philosophical Education Against Contemporary Culture

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Presenter: Alasdair MacIntyre, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Duke University and Permanent Senior Research Fellow, University of Notre Dame

Location/Time: McGuinn Hall 121, 5:30 pm

Sponsors: Philosophy Department and the C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu

Webcast available: November 26, 2009

 

December

Catholic Renewal and Reform: Four Decades Sharing in the Jesuit Mission in Higher Educationn

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Presenter: David O’Brien, Professor Emeritus of History, College of the Holy Cross

Location/Time: Gasson Hall 100, 5:30 pm

Sponsors: The Jesuit Institute and C21 Center

Information: 617-552-0470 or church21@bc.edu

Webcast available: December 15, 2009

 

Unwrapping the FaithUnwrapping Faith for Our Children: Helping the Young Challenge Consumerism

   Wednesday, December 2, 2009 C21 Women‘s Series

Presenters: Dr. Mary M. Doyle Roche, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross; Dr. Juliet Schor, Professor of Sociology

Location/Time: Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, 5:30 pm

Sponsors: BC Women’s Resource Center and C21 Center

Information: 617-552-3489 or church21@bc.edu

Webcast available: December 16, 2009

 

3rd Annual Alumni Advent Evening Series: Ignatian Spirituality at Work

Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 2009

Location/Time: The Boston College Club, 100 Federal Street, Boston, 5:30 pm

Sponsors: BC Alumni Association’s Office of Spirituality and Service and C21 Center Information: 617-552-1171 or church21@bc.edu

Webcast available: January 13, 2010