Mary Magdalene and the Women Disciples in the Gospel of Luke

Presenter: Barbara Reid, O.P.

Sr. Reid offers an exploration of Luke's portrayals of women and the challenges that his ambiguous message about Mary Magdalene and women proclaimers of the Word pose for today's Church.  

The Meeting of East and West: Spirituality Beyond Boundaries

Presenter: John Philip Newell

The great spiritual traditions of humanity depend on one another to be whole.  In this annual lecture, Rev. Dr. Newell discusses what "dowries" the East and West bring to their spiritual marriage of interrelatedness.  

Hope in a Time of Climate Change: A Conversation between Religion and Science

Presenter: Carol A. Newsom 

Human induced climate change is the most serious problem confronting the ecology of our planet.  This conversation between religion and science offers insight into humanity's unique nature as a danger and a promise in this fragile world.