An online program drawing from cutting-edge research in psychology, anthropology, philosophy and theology.
Many of the students who have completed this program describe the experience as an intellectual conversion. Others speak of transformation. What these comments reveal is that the outcome of this program aims to be more than simply confirming what you already believe. Rather, its aim is to unveil reality in a fresh way and enable individuals to re-orientate themselves around these new realities. Each of the programs consists of 6 courses and runs for 5 months.
1. Mimetic Theory and Anthropological Theology
This course explores René Girard’s mimetic theory and its theological implications. Desire, violence, and conversion are key theological concepts given new meaning through this anthropological perspective. You’ll also gain new insights into the origins and development of ritual, religion, and culture and see how the human story finds a crescendo in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
A broad application of mimetic theory that provides tools to re-interpret history, self, society, and scriptures. This process of re-interpretation, helps us construct a new story in which to find ourselves. We trust that it will also open new possibilities for how your story might still unfold. Starting September 2024.
2. Mimetic Transformation Program
Depth instead of width summarizes the difference between the two programs. Here we develop personal practices of reflecting Abba, based on a careful study of how Jesus imitates his Father. We embark on this year-long journey together, anticipating the most beautiful marriage between information and transformation. Starting January 2025.
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