Events
Process Pop-Up: From Amipotence to All-Encompassing Mercy: Integrating Oord’s Theology of Love into the Islamic Tradition
Drawing from Thomas Jay Oord’s work as well as his own scholarship, Dr. Adis Duderija will guide participants through the theological landscape, examining both the obstacles and opportunities for integrating amipotence within the Islamic interpretive tradition. We’ll delve into how we can reframe our understanding of the Qur'an and its portrayal of God's mercy, emphasizing that divine love and mercy are not just attributes but the essence of God’s nature.
Free
Process Explorations: The Practice, Spirituality, and History of Ramadan with Jared Morningstar
In this session of Process Explorations, Jared Morningstar will introduce the Islamic holiday of Ramadan. Jared will share his own experiences of the spiritual and physical practices central to this holiday, dwelling on the ways that this month of fasting offers opportunities for connecting more deeply with Muslim community, the natural world, and the Divine. He will also share the origins and the history of Ramadan, drawing connections with other religious communities and practices.
Teilhard and Whitehead on Hope with Jay McDaniel and Ernie Tamminga
Join Jay McDaniel, PhD and Ernie Tamminga, PhD to explore the shared vision of Teilhard de Chardin and Alfred North Whitehead who see the universe as an evolutionary process with inwardness present from the beginning.