Bible Literacy in Teen Narrative Form
APT member John Falcone sends this note re: how US teachers can shape a developing project in Bible publishing. Dear APT friends, I am writing to let you know about a new project that introduces young people to the Bible and its historical contexts in a visually and narratively compelling new way. These graphic novels […]
The Ambiguity of (Religious) Practice, Part 1
In practical theology and related fields, when we write about practice we tend to write about the kinds of practices that build up (religious) communities, that correspond deeply, somehow, to what is taken to be essential to a religious/spiritual/faith/etc tradition–in a more or less strongly positive way. In some of my recent writings — from […]
Job Opening: Director of Mentored Ministries, Calvin Theological Seminary
Calvin Theological Seminary is seeking a Director of Mentored Ministries. Duties include the following: nurturing and assessing the personal, spiritual and ministry formation of students; supervising internships and the mentoring program; helping students discern their gifts and calling; helping students and recent graduates find placement in suitable positions. May include teaching, serving alumni, or assisting […]
Brief Reflections on Practice in View of Race and Spirit Through Music
As someone who studies the interplay of “spiritual” and “musical” experience, as a musician, and as a fan, I spend a fair amount of time in studios, in concert halls, and at music festivals. Whether I’m performing or just enjoying, my academic side that wants to “study” what’s happening is never far away. That was […]
REA Call for Proposals
Our friends at the Religious Education Association have asked us to post their Call for Proposals (deadline 1 May 2015), and we are happy to do so (especially as a number of APT members are also members of the REA). They remind us that you don’t have to be a member to submit a proposal, […]
"The Shared Parish," Part 4 of 4 – with video
This post is a continuation of my report about an event on “shared parishes” at the Center for Migration Studies in New York City. Part one is here; part two is here; part three is here. Maria del Mar Muñoz-Visoso, the Executive Director of the Secretariat for Cultural Diversity in the Church for the U.S. […]
"The Shared Parish," Part 3
(Part one is here and part two is here.) Fr. Tonelotto, pastor of Our Lady of Pompeii (Manhattan), discussed his diverse parish, which includes “old” and “new” Italians, Filipinos, Brazilians, and Latina/os – a pastorally challenging, sometimes difficult, but vivifying place to be. (Photo credit: cmsny.org) He spoke of the importance of establishing the parish’s […]
Notes from "The Shared Parish," Center for Migration Studies, Part 2
This post is a continuation of part one. During Dr. Brett Hoover’s presentation, he raised several learnings from the research that led to his book, The Shared Parish (NYU Press, 2014), and his work since then. He highlighted the emotional tenor of shared parishes, which are often, borrowing from Fr. Stephen Dudek, “crucibles of grief,” […]
Notes from "The Shared Parish," Center for Migration Studies, Part 1
On 19 February, I attended a terrific event at the Center for Migration Studies, on the East Side of Manhattan, titled “The Shared Parish: Latinos, Anglos, and the Future of U.S. Catholicism.” I thought some notes on the session might be of interest to APT members and friends. The Executive Director of CMS, Donald M. […]
Teaching and Post-Foundational Theology of Ministry Resources
Among the courses I teach at Fordham is a class on “Theology of Ministry.” I’ve been teaching versions of this class, under a variety of titles and formats, for fourteen years. The longer I teach it, and the more I pay attention to developments in theological and religious studies, and the more I take on […]