Resources
The Ronning Centre provides a variety of resources for scholars, journalists, public officials, and professionals and interest groups who wish to deepen their understanding of religion and public life. Our capacity for this work is marshaled to enhance the understanding of the place of religion (its gifts and challenges) and the nature and challenges of civil life in a liberal democratic society that is deeply pluralistic.
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Newsletters
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Fall 2007 Vol 2, No. 2
Winter 2007 Vol 2, No. 1
Fall 2006 Vol 1, No. 1
Issues [Under construction...]
Family, Marriage, Sex and Gender, Religion, and Public Life
Politics, Religion, and Public Life
Public Schools, Religion, and Public Life
Social Welfare, Religion, and Public Life
Law, Religion, and Public Life
World Affairs, Religion, and Public Life
Publications
The Centre publications contribute to the scholarship on the themes and issues central to our mandate and to the theoretical and methodological literature on how to engage work at the intersection of religion and public life. Our aim is to make contributions to contemporary issues in a timely fashion and bring texture and depth to the public conversation on issues and theme at the intersection of religion, faith and public life. The Centre publications will deepen both the understanding of both the religious and civil sources of meaning at work in contemporary debate and contribute to the way religious communities understanding both their own tradition and public life as well as the way various publics understand religious traditions and public life.
A complete listing of our publications and CD resources may be found in the Winter 2009 Newsletter.
The Root of War is Fear and Love Your Enemies, Second Edition
By Jim Forest, Augustana Distinguished Lectures, Fall 2006, 2nd Edition 2009
Between Creed and Constitution
A Ronning Seminar presented by Karola Radler, January 13, 2009
[Complete Text...]
[More information on this Seminar...]
Ethical Choices in a Pluralistic World
Doing Ethics in a Pluralistic World - The Augustana Distinguished Lecture, 2008
and Ethical Issues for Religion in Canada
by Distinguished Visiting Fellow Roger Hutchinson, Fall 2008
A Regard for Creation: Collected Essays
David J. Goa
A collection of essays and meditations about the Orthodox Christian tradition and spiritual life. Most of the pieces were written primarily for a non-Orthodox readership.
To order, contact the publisher, Synaxis Press at 1-604-826-9336, or visit their website at www.synaxispress.ca
The Ronning Centre Forums III
Two lectures by Molly Worthen
Jesus for President: Faith, Politics and Why Americans Can't Keep Them Apart
Reclaiming Culture for Christ: Intellectual Renewal and American Fundamentalism, 1947-2008.
These lectures are available in print.To obtain your copy, contact
Community Education at 1-780-679-1198, or email us.
10 July, 2008
David Goa reviewed The Cambridge History of Christianity: World Christianities c. 1815 - c. 1914 (Cambridge University Press, 2006, 738 pages), edited by Sheridan Gilley and Brian Stanley for The Journal of Church and State.
12 December, 2008
A Regard for Creation: Collected Essays, David J. Goa, Synaxis Press, 2008. A collection of David Goa's essays on the Orthodox tradition of Christianity was published by a monastery press.
15 December, 2008
David Goa interviewed for a series on leadership for Comment, the journal of Cardus.
New Directions in Human Rights:
Re-Thinking the Enlightenment: New Directions for International Human Rights
"One of the most important books that I have ever read": John Humphrey, Henri Bergson and International Human Rights
What has Constantinople to do with New York? Byzantine Reflections on International Human Rights
Augustana Distinguished Lectures by Clinton Timothy Curle, October, 2007.
Spiritual Ecology
A paper by Research Associate Philip Merklinger
[Complete Text...]
Recordings and Other Resources
Audio Resources
Ecumenical Dialogue from the Global to the Local. An Inhabiting Ecumenism lecture by Monsignore Donald Bolen, September 4, 2008 at The King's University College, Edmonton, Alberta. Available in MP3 format.
Doing Ethics in a Pluralistic World. 2008 Augustana Distinguished Lecture by Dr Roger Hutchinson, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Fall 2008. Lecture on September 8 and 9, 2008 at Augustana Campus and Roberts-Wesley United Church, Edmonton, Alberta. Available in MP3 format.
Creative Dissent: A Politician's Struggle for Peace, Human Rights and the Global Search for Peace. A Ronning Forum with Hon. Douglas Roche, O.C., October 27, 2008 at Augustana Campus, Camrose. Available in MP3 format.
What Happened to the Southern Baptists? A Ronning Centre Consultation with John Bruneau, October 29, 2008 at Augustana Campus, Camrose. Available in MP3 format.
Jesus for President, Faith, Politics and Why Americans Can't Keep Them Apart and A Ronning Forum with Molly Worthen, November 3-4, 2008 at Augustana Campus and the University of Alberta Edmonton Campus. Available in MP3 format.
Faith and Politics: Crossing the Undefended Border with Molly Worthen and Reclaiming Culture for Christ, Intellectual Renewal and American Fundamentalism, 1947-2008 with Molly Worthen, Rabbi David Kunin, Karola Radler and Dr Ibrahim Abu-Rabi' on November 4, 2008 at the University of Alberta Campus, Edmonton, Alberta. Available in MP3 format.
Trends in the Contemporary Muslim World: Nationalism and Religion in Turkey. A Ronning Seminar with Dr Ibrahim Abu-Rabi' on November 18, 2008 at Augustana Campus, Camrose. Available in MP3 format.
Between Creed and Constitution: Freedom of Religion in Germany. A Ronning Seminar with Karola Radler on January 13, 2009 at Augustana Campus, Camrose. Available in MP3 format.
After Ten Years: The South African Churches and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A Ronning Forum with Stephen Martin, January 26, 2009 at Augustana Campus, Camrose. Available in MP3 format.
The Church in Public Life: Luther for the 21st Century with Augustana Distinguished Lecturer Cynthia Moe-Lobeda on February 6, 2009 at Augustana Campus. This recording also contains excerpts from Religious Claims in the Public Square: Lutheran Resources, with Cynthia Moe-Lobeda on February 7, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran, Edmonton. Available in MP3 format.
Shame, Guilt and Sacrifice in Girard's Mimetic Theory, a Ronning Seminar with Anne McTaggart, February 9, 2009 at Augustana Campus, Camrose. Available in MP3 format.
There is No Holiness but Social Holiness: A Ronning Consultation with Matthew Francis on the life and work of John Wesley, February 10, 2009 at the Camrose Church of God. Available in MP3 format.
Child Soldiers: Rehabilitation in the Midst of Conflict, a Ronning Forum with Tom Faulkner, February 12, 2009 at Augustana Campus, Camrose. Available in MP3 format.
Lecture series on Islam in contemporary society. Islam in Contemporary Society with Dr Mumtaz Ahmad, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, April, 2009. Religious Formation, Identity and Politics: On the Boundary Between Pakistan and India, with Dr Mumtaz Ahmad on April 3, 2009, Augustana Campus, Camrose. Descent into Chaos: Pakistan & India in the Wake of the Mumbai Attacks. Various guests assembled at The King's University College and at the University of Alberta, April 6, 2009. Available in MP3 format.
Islam for Christians, a Ronning Centre Consultation. Islam: What We Believe, with Imam Tamir. Women in Islam: The Witness of Authentic Texts, with Shahir Suwaid. Shi'ism, Its Origins and Contemporary Reality, with Abdul Hameed Khadhair. Ismailis: Perspectives on a Personal Serach with Shamas Nanji. Contemporary Islam in South Asia, with Dr Mumtaz Ahmad, on April 4, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Edmonton. Available in MP3 format.
Conference Resources
Sow What? Conference: A Forum for Challenging Crisis and Cultivating Hopeful Alternatives with Farm Families and Communities
Interviews
David Goa interview with Comment Editor Gideon Strauss of Cardus, on Goa's thinking and his work. On its website, Cardus describes itself thus: "this is the moment for a think tank to bridge politics and culture, to rethink, research and rebuild an integrative vision of North American social architecture. And Cardus isn't merely rethinking and researching an alternative vision for public life—we're actively working to renew and rebuild. Cardus is a North American public policy think tank, equipping change agents with best theories and practices of public life to renew North American social architecture. " Goa's Q&A interview may be viewed by clicking here.
The Ronning Centre offers the following links as suggested sources of information, news and editorial comment on religion and public life. The Ronning Centre does not necessarily ascribe to the views and opinions of any of these sites. They serve merely as a resource for further information.
- The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. Research. News. Discussion.
- Christianity Today.
To search the Christianity Today website for a specific topic, use the search tool below:
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- Theos Think Tank. The public theology think tank.
- Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The national association of evangelicals.
Recordings from the Conference, listed by topic:
- Sow What? Exploring the Shape of the "Crisis"
- Taking Stock: The Grain Drain
- Sow What? The Farm Crisis in its Global Context
- Making Changes: The Challenges and the Joys
- Now What? Another Farm World is Possible!
Faith & Health Care: Making the Connections in Alberta
Recordings from the Conference, listed by topic:
- Dr. Nuala Kenny: “Faith and values intersecting with health care and public policy.”
- Dr. David Swann: "Where are we in terms of health care in Alberta provincially?"
- Discussion: How are you living the intersection of faith and health care in your area?
- Looking ahead: Where do we go from here? (Including panelists David Pfrimmer and Greer Black)
Consultation Resources
“A Christian Science Understanding of Religion and Public Life”
A consultation with Professor Nicholas Wickenden (rtd)
January 16, 2006
Animator: David J. Goa, Director, Chester Ronning Centre
Respondent: Dr. Dittmar Mündel, Associate Director, Chester Ronning Centre
“A Hindu Understanding of Religion and Public Life”
A consultation with Sushil Kalia, Past President of the Hindu Society of Edmonton and the General Secretary of the Gandhi Foundation of Alberta
January 23, 2006
Animator: David J. Goa, Director, Chester Ronning Centre
Respondent: Dr. Jack Waschenfelder, Professor, Augustana Faculty
- Recordings (Coming Soon)
“Thy Kingdom Come”: Religion, Faith and Public Life
A Reformed and Lutheran Conversation:
Exploring How These Two Traditions Engage the Life of the World
June 7th, 2005
Theological Lecture Series Resources
2006 Augustana Distinguished Lecture
Climate of Fear/Commitment to Peace Conference
"The Root of War is Fear" and "Love Your Enemies as Yourself"
Presented by Jim Forest
October 13 - 15, 2006
Camrose and Edmonton, Alberta
For print copies of Jim Forest's lectures ($5.00 + GST), or a CD of the entire Climate of Fear Conference proceedings ($20 + GST), please call Robyn Simpson-Mohr at 780-679-1536 to arrange payment and shipping.
2005 Theological Lecture Series:
"Muslims Beyond the Media - Toward Compassionate Listening"
Presented by Dr. Earle Waugh, Professor Emeritus of Divinity, Religious Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Alberta
March 17, 2005
Camrose, AB
2004 Theological Lecture Series: "Faith Perspectives on Present Farm Realities"
Presented by Rev. Dr. Cam Harder
November 7 and 8, 2004
2003 Theological Lecture Series: "The Plight of Iraq: From Siege to War - An Eyewitness Account"
Presented by G. Simon Harak, S.J.
The Ronning Centre offers in-services education to various professionals on the cultural and ethical dimensions of religious life, the capacities of religious communities, and the intersection of religious values and public values. In-services are available for the following sectors: media, healthcare professions, social services, justice, religious bodies, heritage (museums and art galleries) and education.
2007 Augustana Distinguished Lectures - October 9-10, 2007
New Directions in Human Rights
With Clinton Curle
Re-Thinking the Enlightenment: New Directions for International Human Rights
Tuesday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.
Augustana Campus, Faith & Life Centre Chapel
"The most important book I have ever read”: John Humphrey, Henri Bergson, and International Human Rights
Wednesday, October 10, 3:30 p.m., University of Alberta
What has Constantinople to do with New York?: Byzantine Reflections on International Human Rights
Wednesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m., St Herman’s Church, 9930 – 167 Street
Booklet or MP3 CD
To obtain your copy, contact
Community Education at 1-780-679-1198, or email us.
What Do We Make of Jesus in the Public Square? March 17, 2007
Leduc Mayor's Breakfast, with David Goa
[Complete Text...]
Holy Books: Is Religion the Problem? November 21, 2006
An Invited Lecture by David Goa for the Building World Peace: The Role of Religions and Human Rights Conference, John Humphrey's Centre for Human Rights, Edmonton. [Complete Text...]
Augustana Distinguished Lecture, October 13-15, 2006
Jim Forest Lectures:
The Root of War is Fear - October 13, 2006, Augustana Faith & Life Chapel
Love Your Enemies as Yourself - October 15, 2006, St Herman's Orthodox Church, Edmonton
To obtain your copy, contact
Community Education at 1-780-679-1198, or email us.
More on Jim Forest may be found at his website at www.incommunion.org
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