Process & Faith: Summer Institute: 2008

Proces & Faith Classes

Process Theology Summer Institute

June 9-13, 2008
Claremont, California

Study process theology in a relaxed summer setting with world-renowned process theologians and a community of like-minded learners.

	Course	Instructor
9 am-noon	Process Theology and the Bible An explanation of a process hermeneutic with special application to the Bible. The study will focus on key passages that either read very differently or reveal hidden depths when viewed through the lens afforded by a process hermeneutic. Instructor: Ronald L. Farmer	Ronald L. Farmer
9 am-noon	Process Theology and Science Whereas most liberal Protestants accept whatever mainstream scientists affirm and adjust theology to that, process theology responds critically to some standard scientific theories and proposes revisions. We will consider why this is the case and how it works out in particular cases. Instructor: John B. Cobb, Jr.	John B. Cobb, Jr.
1:30-4:30 pm	Korean Language Introduction to Process Theology Introduction to process theology with lectures in English and questions and answers in Korean. Instructors: John B. Cobb & Kil Sang Yoon	John B. Cobb, Jr. Kil Sang Yoon
1:30-4:30 pm	Process & Film: 1 film a day, followed by discussion Theme: The Church and Community in Film Monday: Lars and the Real Girl Tuesday: Places in the Heart Wednesday: Green Pastures Thursday: The Apostle Friday: A River Runs Through It ( No charge; open to all registered students.)	Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki
7-9 pm	Introduction to Process Theology An introduction to process-relational theology, especially as it relates to the nature and power of God, incarnation, community, and eschatology. Instructor: Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki	Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki

Each class meets once a day for all five days.

Cost: $300 per course (P&F members $250)
All classes take place at Claremont School of Theology
Closest airport: Ontario (ONT)
Lodging information (this will take you to the Center for Process Studies site)
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More information: Process & Faith

Academic credit & CEUs: costs vary; register through Claremont School of Theology. For more information, contact registrar Jennie Allen (909.447.2502).

What past participants have said:

“This course offered everything I wanted—except it could have been twice as long!”

“Always enlightening and inspiring.”

“The instructor was an amazing source of information and a marvelous teacher. He really stretched me to think in new ways.”

“This has been a fabulous experience!”

"Every movie should have a Marjorie!"

Nearby attractions

Historical Route 66
Mt. Baldy hiking and recreation area; Mt. Baldy Village
Santa Ana Botanical Gardens
Claremont Village
Pasadena: Huntington Library, Norton Simon Museum
Cucamonga-Guasti-Ontario wineries
Claremont Hills Wilderness Park
Ontario Mills outlet mall