Every other year, starting with this year, Roberts holds an Academic Day Conference. This year, our speakers include Krista Tippett, noted radio show host of Speaking of Faith . I had not heard of her or her show before the conference. Her new book, Einstein's God, has just been released and sounds intriguing.
Krista's opening presentation was engaging. Can we talk seriously about religion and its intersection with other areas of study and life without being sidetracked by conflict and the subjectivity that causes eyebrows to be raised? Yes, we can. Krista's speciality is drawing out that conversation from the intellectually gifted and presenting a meaningful dialogue that impacts our lives in significant ways.
The breakout sessions with various faculty apply this technique to the various disciplines on campus - political science, medicine, sociology, etc. Embedding our faith in our chosen professions. Wrestling with the issues that are so new, so complex, so compelling that one must turn to the long standing traditions and truths for guidance. This is important work. How wonderful to have such opportunities when you are in college. I look for the impact as they take these processes into the workplace.
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Kent was there and really enjoyed it.
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