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SUMMARY:Process Metaphysics
DESCRIPTION:Ready to rethink reality?  \nAgainst the old view of a mechanistic world\, process philosophy teaches that reality is alive and evolving. \nIn this immersive two-week survey course\, we’ll consider the history and development of process philosophy\, beginning against the backdrop of ancient Greek metaphysics\, medieval theology\, and the modern conception of nature as a machine. In particular\, we will examine the thought of F.W.J. Schelling\, A.N. Whitehead\, and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. \nThis course aims to bridge the Continental and Anglophone traditions. We’ll place Whitehead’s groundbreaking concepts in direct conversation with Schelling’s philosophy of nature and Teilhard de Chardin’s evolutionary cosmic vision. \nIf you want a general introduction to the history and main ideas of the process tradition as a foundation for further study\, this course is for you. \n\nCourse Structure:\n4 Recorded Lectures\n2 Live Discussions on Zoom (Thursday\, September 17 at 9:00 am & Friday\, September 25 at 7:00 pm)\n(All live discussions will be recorded and made available to participants)
URL:https://wisrinstitute.org/event/process-metaphysics/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Journey to Greece with Ilia Delio
DESCRIPTION:This is a ten-day in-person educational experience with Ilia Delio we’re sharing on behalf of Thalassa Journeys. To inquire or for more information contact our partners via phone or email. \nDownload this brochure .pdf for the full itinerary and program description. \n \nDear Friends\, \nThe ancient Greeks are rightfully credited as the founders of Western science\, not because they had microscopes or laboratories\, but because they fundamentally invented the method of scientific inquiry. Between roughly the 6th century BCE and the 4th century BCE\, Greek philosophers developed the revolutionary idea that the natural world operates according to intelligible principles that human reason could discover. This shift from mythological explanation to rational investigation marks the birth of science as we know it. The earliest Greek thinkers\, known as the Pre-Socratics\, initiated this intellectual transformation by daring to ask: what is the world fundamentally made of\, and how does it work? Rather\nthan accepting traditional mythological accounts of creation and divine intervention\, figures like Thales\, Anaximander\, and Heraclitus sought material and rational explanations. Thales of Miletus (c. 624-546 BCE)\, often considered the first Western philosopher\, proposed that water is the fundamental substance of all things—a claim that seems quaint to modern ears\, but nevertheless a search for a unifying principle based on observation rather than mythology. Socrates (469-399 BCE) left no written works\, but his method of questioning\, dialectic reasoning\, and the relentless pursuit of truth through logical argument—became foundational to scientific methodology. He insisted that truth could be discovered through careful reasoning rather than authority or tradition and established the intellectual rigor that science requires. Plato made profound contributions by emphasizing that beneath the changing physical world exists an underlying mathematical order. His Theory of Forms suggested that the material world imperfectly reflects eternal\, unchanging abstract principles. In short\, early Greek thinkers were significant contributors to a new age of consciousness that provided the foundation for modern science. For them\, science was a form of natural philosophy\, a means of reflecting on the deep questions of existence and purpose. \n \nWe invite you to join us on a journey of discovery that retraces the footsteps of these remarkable thinkers. Our carefully curated travel experiences will take us to the ancient sites where Greek philosophy was born—from the bustling agora of Athens where Socrates engaged his students in dialectic debate\, to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi\, where “Know Thyself” remains inscribed for all seekers of wisdom. We will walk through the ruins of the Lyceum where Aristotle founded his school\, visit the island of Samos where Pythagoras established his community of learners\, and explore the temples and theaters where these philosophical traditions were woven into the fabric of Greek life. By experiencing Greece not as mere tourists\, but as intellectual pilgrims\, we will gain a profound appreciation for how these ancient thinkers help shaped the world we inhabit today. Whether you are a student of history\, a philosophy enthusiast\, or simply someone curious about the roots of Western thought\, I am sure this journey will enrich your understanding and inspire your own pursuit to know the human experience in a vast and awesome universe. \nSincerely\,\nIlia Delio\, OSF\, Ph. D. \nDownload this brochure .pdf for the full itinerary and program description.
URL:https://wisrinstitute.org/event/journey-to-greece-with-ilia-delio/
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SUMMARY:Is Love Indestructible? - With Thomas Jay Oord
DESCRIPTION:If God is love and love is uncontrolling\, how should we think about God’s power? How could a God of love create a world with so much suffering? Many theologians have proposed different accounts of God’s love\, God’s power\, and the reality of suffering over the centuries. In this webinar\, we’ll focus on perspectives in Open and Relational Theology\, particularly Process Theology. Thomas Jay Oord and Jacob Given discuss common objections to Process Theology as well as their reasons for embracing an Open and Relational worldview. \nAbout our Presenter:\nThomas Jay Oord\, Ph.D.\, is a theologian\, philosopher\, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author\, having written or edited more than forty books. Academic Influence ranks him among the most influential theologians in the 21st century. Oord directs doctoral programs at Northwind Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology. He is known for his research and writing on love\, open and relational theology\, science and religion\, evil and power\, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.
URL:https://wisrinstitute.org/event/is-love-indestructible-with-thomas-jay-oord/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Webinars
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SUMMARY:10-Year Anniversary Conference: Love\, Conflict\, and an Unfolding Universe
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, we celebrate ten years of the Center for Christogenesis—a decade of imagining love as the energy of transformation. To mark this milestone and deepen our shared journey\, we invite you to gather with us in person (and online) for our 10th Anniversary Conference at Villanova University. \nEarly bird registration plus hotel blocks and lodging information is now available. More details on speaker lineup and schedule are coming soon—for now\, plan to join us! \nVisit the conference page for the confirmed speaker lineup and more information.
URL:https://wisrinstitute.org/event/love-conflict-and-an-unfolding-universe/
LOCATION:Villanova Inn @ Villanova University\, 601 County Line Rd\, Wayne\, PA\, 19807\, United States
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