Weekend event—Marcus J Borg

Speaking Christian:

The Problem and the Need

Marcus J. Borg is Canon Theologian at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. Internationally known in both academic and church circles as a biblical and Jesus scholar, he was Hundere Chair of Religion and Culture in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University until his retirement in 2007. He is the author of eighteen books, including the best-seller Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time (1994) than we do. Set on your calendar Friday April 16, 7:30-9pm, and Saturday April 17, 9am-3pm. If the above registration does not work for you contact us on our contact page.

Highlighted events

Fri-Sat, 26-27 Feb—Robert J. Miller, of the Jesus Seminar

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

Wed, 12 May 11:30-1:00—TBA

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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:

The semester runs from mid-September to mid-November. Each course will comprise 8–10 weekly classes of 1½–2 hours each. Discounts are available to students.

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.

Theology, considered

by Rev Dr Robert H Tucker

Biblical literalism

1 Mar 2010

This is an article by Martin E Marty, Professor emeritus at the University of Chicago. He is one of the leading religious scholars and commentators in America today.
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