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Category Archives: philosophy
Do you know what you’re doing?
Many folks who find themselves engaged in the task of congregational education tend to be able to jump right in and keep the programs running. And they do an acceptable, if not admirable, job of keeping things going smoothly. Programs … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Education, curriculum, philosophy
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The good stuff, or, why did the chicken cross the road?
A student from my January philosophy course recently came by the office to follow up on some lingering questions. It’s always a good sign when a student pursues learning after the conclusion a course. It hints that one has achieved … Continue reading
Posted in humor, personal growth, philosophy
Tagged classics, curriculum, Israel Galindo, teaching
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More Pomo: Gucksmann on the financial crisis
Bad ideas are like bad pennies. Despite my promise to self to have put the issue of postmodernism (pomo) to bed with “Galindo’s Last Postmodern Rant” the concept remains one of those “ideas people fall in love with.” Here’s a … Continue reading
Posted in philosophy, theology, world view
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To think is easy (or not)
Quick quiz: What philosopher said, “To think is easy, to act is difficult. To act as one thinks is the most difficult of all.”? Answer…
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Virtual church
Some of us observe with amusement, and some impatience, the ongoing occasional conversations in theological education about the legitimacy, value, or congruence of online delivery for seminary education. At one time it was appropriate to include in that conversation talk … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Education, congregational life, philosophy, technology and education
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Aesthetics
I’ll be teaching the educational philosophy course during J-term. It’s a course I enjoy teaching and one I think, when it connects with students, yields enduring understanding. Recently a former student wrote me to share his frustration at the lack … Continue reading
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Book Review: Exploring the History and Philosophy of C.E., by Anthony and Benson
It is always gratifying to see attention paid to the perennial ideas and ideals, the importance of understanding the events and lessons of history, and to the appreciation of the classics in any educational enterprise. Perhaps more so today, it … Continue reading
Posted in books, Christian Education, philosophy
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Brain Week: Biology of the soul
The final entry for ”Brain Week” is a video of a 2007 roundtable discussion on the topic of “Mind, Brain, and Spirituality: Toward a Biology of the Soul” featuring Martin Bergmann, Siri Hustvedt, Jaak Panksepp, David Pincus, and theolgianThandeka.
Posted in development theory, ecumenical, personal growth, philosophy
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Purpose-driven or faith-driven?
Full disclosure: I’ve not read Warren’s fabulously successful Purpose Driven Live. There is a copy of it in our home as my wife was required to read it as part of a staff development team-building activity at the church where … Continue reading
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Things becoming obsolete
Last week someone left a plastic bag on my porch. It contained two hefty telephone directories. This yearly event used to annoy me. I have no use for phone books. If I want to find a person, company, or address … Continue reading
Posted in curriculum, philosophy, theology
Tagged Israel Galindo, M.Div., theological education
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