“Death in ten thousand shapes hangs ever over our heads, and no [hu]man can elude him.”
The quote in the title above is placed on the lips of Sarpedon by Homer in The Iliad (Book 12, lines 326-327, c. 800-850 B.C.E., translated by Samuel Butler, 1898). It reflects the precariousness of life in those times, but I think might be just as applicable in our age. Comedian Jack Black has noted [...]
Press Release: Collaboration to Launch New Program for Informal Interreligious Education
State of Formation, an international network for young religious leaders, is collaborating with Claremont Lincoln University to develop a pilot program for informal interreligious education. The program’s inaugural events will be a monthly series of coffeehouse-style conversations on interreligious topics, beginning with a Dec. 1 evening event on the Claremont campus (see below for details) [...]
Contributing Scholars
Joshua RatnerJosh Ratner is a 37 year-old rabbi in Connecticut. Josh is originally from San Diego,
California, and spent time working as an attorney for five years prior
to commencing rabbinical school. Josh presently lives in Woodbridge,
CT, with his wife (Elena) and three children (Dimitri, Elijah, and
Gabriella). Josh is particularly interested in sustainability and other environmental issues, particularly from an interfaith perspective.
Joey HeathJoey Heath, 27, is a Master of Divinity student at Wesley Theological Seminary. He is United Methodist and is currently pursuing ordination in the United Methodist Church.
Kari AanestadKari (24) is in her third year of a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. Her passion for interfaith dialogue has emerged while traveling to over 20 countries in the past five years, and she currently lives in Oxford, England with her husband Brian.