About the Workshop
The University of Chicago Theology Workshop provides a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion of meaning and religious discourse and practice. Papers are welcome from many perspectives (literary, historical, philosophical, etc.) that relate to this subject, which will be focused each quarter by a theme for conversation. Please contact athollander@uchicago.edu or maryemilyduba@uchicago.edu with questions, comments, and potential paper titles.
-
Recent News
search this site
Categories
- Presentations (54)
Links
Resources
Category Archives: Presentations
28 May–Aaron Hollander
The Theology Workshop is pleased to be co-sponsoring, with the Late Antiquity & Byzantium Workshop, a presentation by Aaron Hollander, PhD student in Theology. The paper is entitled “Paradox and Wonder: The Catastrophic Holiness of Saint Symeon the Fool,“ and … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
21 May–Jean-Luc Marion & Paul Mendes-Flohr
The Theology Workshop warmly invites you to participate in the capstone event of our spring quarter sequence, “Imagining Evil.” Professor Jean-Luc Marion and Professor Paul Mendes-Flohr, distinguished members of the Divinity School faculty, will join us to lead a dialogue … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
14 May–Ekaterina Lomperis
Please join the Theology Workshop for the next in our series of discussions on “Imagining Evil,” on Tuesday, May 14th, 12:00-1:30 pm, in Swift 200. Ekaterina Lomperis, PhD student in Theology, will present her upcoming conference paper, entitled “Faithful Medics, Faithful Patients: Non-Idolatrous … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
8 May–Denys Turner
Please join the Theology Workshop for the second event in a series co-hosted with the Alternative Epistemologies initiative, as we welcome Denys Turner, Horace Tracy Pitkin Professor of Historical Theology and Professor of Religion at Yale University, to explore the necessity … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
18 April–Matthew Vanderpoel
Please join the Theology Workshop for our first regular presentation of our spring quarter theme, “Imagining Evil.” Matt Vanderpoel, PhD Student in History of Christianity, will present on Augustinian exegesis and medieval demonology. Kyle Rader, PhD Candidate in Theology, will … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
10 April–Emilie Townes
The Theology Workshop is delighted to launch our spring quarter programming by joining forces with Alternative Epistemologies, a student-led initiative inspired by the idea that we are impoverished as human beings and scholars by our tendency to forget or devalue … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
14 March–Wendy Doniger
Please join the Theology Workshop for the capstone event of our Winter quarter theme, “Embodiment, Sexuality, and Religions,” as we welcome Professor Wendy Doniger, Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor of the History of Religions in the Divinity School; also in the Department … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
25 February–Kelli Gardner
Monday, February 25th 4:30-6:00 pm Swift 201 The Theology Workshop and the Hebrew Bible Workshop warmly invite you to a joint session that continues this quarter’s “Embodiment, Sexuality, and Religion” series. Kelli Gardner, PhD Student in Hebrew Bible, will present … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
14 February–Pedagogy and Embodiment
The Theology Workshop welcomes Prof. Kristine Culp, Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of the Disciples Divinity House, Prof. Jeffrey Stackert, Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible, and Rev. Cynthia Lindner, Director of Ministry Studies and Clinical Faculty for Preaching and Pastoral Care, to reflect on their own experiences and … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
9 February–Theology Movie Night: Babette’s Feast
Ready for a relaxing break from work that you can still chalk up to academic edification? Never fear: the Theology Workshop & Club warmly invite you to a social gathering and movie night, with a film that contributes to this … Continue reading
Posted in Presentations
Leave a comment
