Fall Seminars at Princeton Seminary: Augustine & Ecotheology

FALL 2024 Princeton Seminar Series Ecotheology & Augustine Studies This is a paid advertisement that helps fund the ministry of the Outlook.

This fall, the Princeton Seminar Series invites you on a transformative journey of intellectual and faithful exploration guided by distinguished scholars. Designed for spiritual seekers, church leaders, and humanities enthusiasts alike, these seminars offer a unique combination of theological depth and ethical engagement. Our first seminar explores Augustine’s City of God in the context of today’s world, and our second seminar delves into ecotheology to understand how we can responsibly steward our planet.

Thinking Politically with Augustine Faithful Political Engagement in Difficult Times In this pivotal election year, explore Augustine's (354 - 430 C.E.) perspectives on citizenship, political humility, and the Christian journey as a pilgrimage. Dr. Heather C. Ohaneson, a passionate advocate of the Great Books tradition, leads this seminar, diving into City of God, Augustine's sermons, and contemporary scholarship. This series offers a unique lens to understand political engagement through historical and theological insights. Seminar Highlights: Develop familiarity with Augustine: Explore the historical and theological aspects of Augustine’s political thought, focusing on his lesser-known sermons. Deepen articulation: Understand the "two cities" schema foundational to City of God. Refine a faithful framework: Approach modern political challenges with insights drawn from Augustine's thought, including contemporary interpretations by scholars like Eric Gregory. Program Details: Duration: Mondays, Sept. 16 - Oct. 7 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET Format: Virtual Live Sessions Cost: $399 for four sessions DIVE INTO AUGUSTINE Christ, Creation, and the Church: Explorations in Ecotheology Humanity's Relationship to Other-than-Human Creatures Explore the intersections of Christology, creation, and ecclesiology in today's ecological crises with Dr. Samuel Davidson. This seminar bridges contemporary science and the church's mission, focusing on how the Christian understanding of God’s incarnation impacts our ecological responsibilities. Engage with key ecotheological thinkers and consider the church’s role in addressing ecological challenges. Seminar Highlights: Understand and articulate ecotheology and its relevance to ministry. Examine the relationship between science and faith. Assess how churches can engage in ecological system restoration. Develop systematic theological thinking in relation to Christology and creation. Program Details: Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET Format: Virtual Live Sessions Cost: $399 for four sessions EXPLORE ECOTHEOLOGY Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube SoundCloud Website Have questions or concerns? Email us at learning@ptsem.edu

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