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Boston College STM Online: Encore Podcast

For nearly ten years, our continuing education staff at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry have been recording and archiving the lectures in theology and ministry that we host on campus. We call this collection “STM Online: Encore.” You can find a range of topics including Catholic social teaching, scripture, ministry, and spirituality.

May 30, 2017

The Practical Theology of Jean Vanier: Faith in a Vulnerable Community

ANNUAL PYNE MEMORIAL PRESENTATION

October 13, 2016
Presenter: David O. Jenkins
 

The theology of Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche and Faith and Light, continues to be formed within intentional communities of adults with intellectual...


May 23, 2017

Islam for Catholics 101

LECTURE
 

March 5, 2015
Presenter: Natana J. DeLong-Bas

This presentation covers major themes in Islam, including the role of the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad, the 5 Pillars, and common beliefs and scriptural ties between Islam and Christianity. Specific attention is given to the status...


May 16, 2017

Lament and Hope: The Contributions of the Biblical Lament Psalms

LECTURE IN HONOR OF RICHARD J. CLIFFORD, S.J.

October 6, 2010

Presenter: Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., STM professor of New Testament

Fr. Harrington offers reflections on the key elements of the biblical laments, including Psalms 3, 5, and 22, and...


May 9, 2017

Politics, Faith, and Prophetic Witness

EVELYN UNDERHILL LECTURE IN CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY

July 12, 2014
Presenter: Simone Campbell, S.S.S.

Too often the intersection of faith and politics becomes a crossroad of judgment and certitude; but trying to follow Christ requires a different approach. This lecture explores...


May 2, 2017

The Gospel of John and the "Parting of the Ways"

LECTURE

April 8, 2014
Presenter: Adele Reinhartz

The question of when and how the Jesus movement—one first-century Jewish group among many—became a separate and distinct set of institutions, communities, beliefs, and practices, is perhaps the most contentious...