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“I appreciated everyone’s insight and honest comments. I thought many of the heartfelt conversations revealed a real need for open dialogue. I wonder how much of that would have occurred in a face-to-face meeting.”

—Rev. Bruce Frogge, pastor

 

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Searching for God in the Digital Age

October 8-26, 2007
Presenters: David Benson, D.Min.
and Chris Hammon, D.Min.
12.0 contact hours

 

This seminar is a continuation of Ministry in the Postmodern Matrix and continues the conversation regarding the cultural differences between cultural perspectives. We will focus on the expression of meaning through story and our interwoven personal narratives--complete with the myths we inherit, create, and enhance. In this process we will focus conversation on the search for God in the digital cultural by looking at theological questions that have emerged from the postmodern matrix.

Presenter:

    Chris Hammon is the Administrator of the Oates Institute Online Learning Center.

    Chris is also an Adjunct Instructor with the Global Online Doctor of Ministry program at Drew University's Theological School focused on Leadership in the 21st Century.

 

Learning Objectives:

Following this seminar, participants should be able to:

  • Differentiate between postmodernism and postmodernity in practical application for ministry.

  • Observe the cultural transitions between modernity and postmodernity, grasp the differences in perspective, and conceptualize adaptive changes for ministry approaches in congregational, clinical, and health care settings.

  • Hold paradox in tension and conceptualize the both/and nature of the postmodern worldview in contrast to the either/or perspective of modernity.

  • See story, metaphor, and personal narrative as the vehicles for communicating meaning.

Registration:

    This seminar is limited to 12 participants.
    WEOI members are free / non-members are $60

    Registration for this seminar requires prior oarticipation in the
    Ministry in the Postmodern Matrix seminar

    It is full for the May 2007 offering

    Contact Chris at oates.org to inquire further

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