A Christian Sense of Direction: Exploring the Human Senses
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - Friday, June 20, 2008
Location: The Center for Spiritual Development, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland OR
(503) 478-1218
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Led by: Martin & Peter Marty.
“I believe that God has created me together with all that exists. God has given me and still preserves my body and soul: eyes, ears, and all limbs and senses; reason and all mental faculties. . .”~ Luther’s Small Catechism on the First Article of the Creed
A three-day seminar devoted to the five senses in the Christian life. Peter W. Marty will ponder what role the human senses play for those eager to make Christian sense of their lives. Drawing on cultural realities and biblical imagery, he will discuss the difference that a keen awareness of our senses can make for living with Christ-like perspective and passion. Marty E. Marty will discuss the role of the human senses as they play out in public spheres of life. He will look at the church through the sensibilities of the world, and the world through the complex simplicity of the church.
Martin Marty is the Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of the History of Modern Christianity, University of Chicago Divinity School and columnist for The Christian Century. He has written extensively on 19th century and 20th century American religion, authoring over 5,000 articles and publishing numerous books. He is a commentator and highly regarded as a Christian educator. His son, Peter Marty is host of Grace Matters, and senior pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church a 3,000 member congregation in Davenport, Iowa. This is there first joint appearance.
Cost: $200, general, $180 Trinity members & Clergy, $95 Students -
register by 5/25/08; $225 general, $202.50 Trinity members &
Clergy, $105 Students - after 5/25/08. Scholarships and groups rates available.
For more information, please visit: www.center-for-spiritual-development.org
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