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September 2018
Fundamentals
The fundamentals of transformational storytelling, its intersections with neuroplasticity and spirituality. The surprising value of multi-faith study in strengthening one's own system. An overview of the full program.
Find out more »Ba’al Shem Tov
Stories, theology, and history of this remarkable spiritual person. The founder of the Hasidic movement, but even more the movement to bring spirituality to the common person.
Find out more »Abraham’s Children
Join us as three faith leaders from the Baptist, Muslim, and Jewish traditions engage in rich dialogue with each other – and everyone present!
Find out more »October 2018
Multi-Faith Perspectives
An overview of the multitude of traditions that will be encountered in this program. The principles of multi-faith study and dialogue will be explained and experienced.
Find out more »Mysticism
The rich heritage of Jewish mysticism, and its relation to other forms of mysticism, particularly Sufi.
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One of two guest faculty sessions for the term. The particulars of the guest and the actual date will be made available at the beginning of the term.
Find out more »Studying Midrash
Midrash is the traditional method of interpreting scripture through the use of narrative. The structure and format for a common form of Midrash - used by Jesus on many occasions - will be explored. The application of Midrash to other traditions will be discussed.
Find out more »Telling Challenging Stories
In keeping with the Jewish value of challenging perceived problems, the art of telling stories that challenge the audience will be explored.
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One of two guest faculty sessions for the term. The particulars of the guest and the actual date will be made available at the beginning of the term.
Find out more »Hasidic Stories
Stories arising from the period of the Ba'al Shem Tov and his disciples are presented, discussed, and explored.
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