Weekend event—Robert Miller
Rethinking the Death of Jesus



Highlighted events
Wed, 10 Feb 11:30-1:00—J. Pillman McGehee, Episcopal priest and Jungian analyst
Fri-Sat, 26-27 Feb—Bob Miller, Eden Theological Seminary
Wed, 10 Mar 11:30-1:00—Clyde Mayo, industrial psychologist
Wed, 14 Apr 11:30-1:00—Les Switzer, Retired professor and author
Fri-Sat, 16-17 Apr—Marcus Borg, Retired professor, speaker and author
Fall classes at the Academy
Beginning in the fall of 2009, we will launch a new adult education program, The Academy of Contemporary Theology. We are pleased, and excited, to be able to offer these six classes:- Thinking Through Contemporary Theology (Dr Alan Jay Richard)
- Cosmic Theology—Religion and Science in Dialogue (John McGee)
- Creating Christianity—The Role of Sacred Experience Among Early Christians (Rev Dr Betty C Adam)
- Opening Darwin’s Gift—Paths Toward a Theology of Evolution (Bruce Yaeger)
- Application of The New Christian Paradigm to the worship Service (Dr Clyde C Mayo)
- Interactive Methods for Teaching Contemporary Theology to Youth and Adults (Rev Dr Donald Maple)
Foundation Gathering Groups
If you're interested in discussing theological issues, consider joining one of our Foundation Gathering Groups.
These groups meet in homes, and offer stimulating conversation in a friendly environment.
Gathering Groups meet at various times in several neighborhoods in the Houston area, so there's probably one that's convenient for you. Click here for more information.
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New and notable publications
- The Historical Jesus for Beginners: A Primer on Contemporary Biblical Scholarship by Foundation board member William M Linden
- Western Theology, by Foundation Founder Wes Seeliger
Tools for professionals
Ministers have few resources for worship material that expresses a non-literal, non-dogmatic and non-exclusive understanding of our faith. Thus, what is spoken in worship is too often at variance with what is believed and proclaimed. This site is a place for materials that exhibit fresh images, striking metaphors, contemporary understandings and common sense. The items found here are freely offered and your offerings are sought.
Click here for more information.