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Evolution, DNA and the Soul:

A Week-long Seminar for Religious Leaders

 

Monday - Thursday, January 7-10th, 2008
10:00am - 4:00pm

 

All classes will be held in The Stewart Room of Auburn Theological Seminary.

 

Program fee: $325. Scholarships are available.

Students of Union Theological Seminary may enroll for 2 credits toward their seminary degree, and at no additional tuition charge. Please contact UTS Registrar, Edie Hunter.

 

To register, please call Auburn Theological Seminary at 212-662-4315

or email Cristian Martinez at cjm@auburnsem.org.

 

Contact the CSSR at cssr@columbia.edu or 212-854-1673 for more information.

 


 

"The Evolution course was thoughtful, challenging and helped me come to

new understandings of religion and my way of seeing the world. The conversational

tone of the class invited and allowed me to feel comfortable asking my

rather simplistic questions. I have often felt uncomfortable in academic settings where

questions were handled with disdain, your kind and thoughtful responses were refreshing."

-- Reverend Richard Venus, The First Unitarian Universalist

Church of Dayton, Ohio

 

"The course was one of the most intellectually stimulating courses I have ever taken."

-- Past Participant from New York, New York

 


 

 

Evolution, stem cell research, genetic counseling, reproductive technologies, beginning and end of life questions: responding to today's hotly contested issues requires both pastoral sensitivity and scientific knowledge.

 

This ground-breaking course will offer participants the biology background necessary to understand the complex scientific and medical issues that emerge in pastoral care. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the theological and pastoral implications of recent advances in medical science while gaining practical knowledge that will enhance their ministries.


In addition, participants will have the opportunity to explore these issues outside of the classroom through visits to museums or laboratory facilities in New York City.


 

"Evolution, DNA and the Soul" is co-sponsored by:



Auburn Theological Seminary

Union Theological Seminary

 

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