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Harmut Rosa: The Church, The Pastor, and Resonance in an Accelerated Age

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Sep 20, 2024

Hello Theology Nerds,

Next week, I am headed to Princeton Theological Seminary for a fantastic conference and live podcast. You don't have to be attending the conference to come to the podcast on Monday night. If you are in the area, I would love to see you!

The conference is called The Church, The Pastor, and Resonance in an Accelerated Age, where an impressive collection of theologians will be in conversation with one of the most prolific and influential living philosophers and sociologist, Hartmut Rosa.

Over the course of three days, noted theologians and scholars will engage Rosa’s work on the topics of acceleration and resonance in the modern world. Leading scholars in the fields of practical and systematic theology will speak at the conference such as Andrew Root, Mirsolav Volf, and Philip Ziegler.

Three Ways to Participate

Join me for “Homebrewed Christianity Live!”
Monday, September 23, 2024 (8pm)
Mackay Dining Hall at Princeton Theological Seminary
Click here to register for free.
Join me IN PERSON for the entire conference for only $50.
The Church, The Pastor, and Resonance in an Accelerated Age
September 23–24, 2024
Stuart Hall at Princeton Theological Seminary
Click here to register now.
Watch the conference VIA LIVESTREAM for only $7.50!
Click here to register now.

Recently Dr. Andrew Root joined me on the podcast to discuss the big ideas at the heart of Rosa's work and why he is such a fertile conversation partner for faith leaders. You can check out our conversation here to get an idea of why I am so confident this will be a transformative event, and I am thrilled that anyone can join online to access all of it. Rosa's work has become an important conversation partner for me. Last week on Theology Nerd Throwdown, I talked with Bo about how I am metabolizing his thought through an open and relational theology.

This will be my first time at Princeton Theological Seminary, and this is the first year they are a partner for Theology Beer Camp!

In a recent podcast episode with Dr. Samuel Davidson, we announced the camp partnership. Dr. Davidson, a Postdoctoral Fellow for Digital Learning and Continuing Education, is developing a new initiative to bring continuing education online. His first series of seminars is titled "Christ, Creation, and the Church: Explorations in Ecotheology." You can get an idea about the class from our podcast.

In the episode, Samuel explores an ecological vision for the church through the integration of deep ecology and deep ecclesiology. The discussion highlights Davidson’s work on constructing an ecological theology that aligns Christian orthodoxy with modern environmental insights, aiming to evolve a theological understanding of the church in light of ecological interconnectedness. The conversation covers practical steps for congregations to engage in ecological renewal, including sustainable gardening practices such as planting native grasses to support local ecosystems.

A Word from Princeton Theological Seminary

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.

“Christ, Creation, and the Church: Explorations in Ecotheology” delves into 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. The class runs via Zoom on Tuesday, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 (7-9pm ET).

Register online at ptsem.edu/ecotheology.