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Evolution, DNA and the Soul:

A Week-long Seminar for Religious Leaders

 

Sessions 1, 2 Monday, January 25, 2009
Sessions 3, 4 Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sessions 5, 6 Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Session 7 Thursday, January 29, 2009
Session 8 Friday, January 30, 2009

 

All classes will be held at Union 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 contact the CSSR at cssr@columbia.edu

or call 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:

Union Theological Seminary

 

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