news: 2009...
Process Philosophy Course by Robert Valenza (October 2009)
A four-day course on process philosophy will be hosted by the Center for Process Studies—January 11-14, 2010. “Novelty, Meaning, and Form” will be taught by Dr. Robert J. Valenza, Dengler-Dykema Professor of Mathematics and The Humanities at Claremont McKenna College. The dates dovetail with the Whitehead Film Festival, January 15-18. [learn more].
New PhD in Process Studies (September 2009)
It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce that the responsible accreditation agencies have granted Claremont School of Theology approval to install a new Ph.D. program in Religion with a concentration in Process Studies. The purpose of the new Ph.D. program in Process Studies is to train future leaders in process-relational approaches to the study of ecology, culture, and religion today; to address key areas of debate that arise at the intersection of religion, culture, and nature; and to provide academic leaders, religious leaders, and leaders in society with the tools necessary for understanding interconnections between ecology, culture, and religion in this postmodern and pluralistic world. [learn more].
The Venice Summer School on Science and Religion (July 2009)
The Venice Summer School on Science and Religion held in Venice, Italy, intends to be a key venue to expand and deepen the work of scholars interested in the interface of two of humanity’s most central approaches to the search for truth and meaning. The school is open to all scholars seeking enhanced engagement with central topics in science and religion. The Venice Summer School on Science and Religion is hosted by The Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti and supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
The theme for the 2010 summer school is “Values & Science.” The school will be held May 25--29, 2010. Lecturers include George Ellis, Keith Ward, and David Sloan Wilson. The school’s organizing committee includes Karl Giberson, Thomas Jay Oord, William Shea, and Donald Yerxa.
The Venice School on Science and Religion will award scholarships to participants whose proposals are chosen as most relevant for the school’s discussion. Interested individuals should submit materials when applying for admission. All application materials for the school are due November 12, 2009. Notification of acceptance will be January 31, 2010. More information regarding the application and other matters are available on the school website:http://www.vssr.info/.
Supporting the Process Vision (July 2009)
Like us, no doubt, you are bombarded with appeals from many worthy causes. You have to prioritize. We think the vision of the Center for Process Studies (CPS) is desperately needed for the redirection of human efforts. We rejoice in the growing interest in process thought around the world, with the organization of new societies and centers, most recently in Congo.
As our opportunities grow, our income needs to increase. CPS continues its mission of exploring the relevance of process thought to many fields of reflection and action. This mission includes the journal Process Studies and the newsmagazine Process Perspectives, expansion of CPS library resources, and support for projects in China, Korea, and Latin America. CPS staff consult with visiting scholars and with students who come to Claremont to study and to explore vocational interests. To continue the Center’s mission we need your help. [find out how you can help]
Transforming Theology Initiative (March 2009)
The Ford Foundation is helping to fund Transforming Theology, a program led by CPS Co-Directors Philip Clayton and Marjorie Suchocki that aims to rekindle theological imagination and to support progressive theologies transform churches and society. In partnership with theologians, denominational leaders, and seminary presidents, Transforming Theology is working to break down the walls between academic theology and the church, putting theology back in the hands of pastors and laypersons.
The first meeting was held March 13-14, 2009, and brought together leading progressive theologians from across the country to offer constructive suggestions for how theology can transform the church and contribute to progressive social transformation of society. The next meeting, "Visions for the Future," is a made-for-media public event and will be held on May 28, 2009, at 7:00 pm in the Mudd Theater, Claremont School of Theology. We invite you to attend and listen. Visit transformingtheology.org for more details.
Process Studies Available Online (February 2009)
The Center for Process Studies is very pleased to announce that the complete collection of Process Studies, it's scholarly peer-reviewed and refereed academic journal, is now available online through the Philosophy Documentation Center (PDC). Established in 1966, the PDC has earned a reputation for excellence with the publication of scholarly journals, essential reference materials, conference proceedings and instructional software. The electronic distribution of the journal marks a significant milsetone for CPS, and represents nearly two years of hard work by the PDC. Online subscriptions provide access to the entire journal in a user-friendly and searchable format for one year. The cost is $180 for institutions and $70 for individuals.
Click here to subscribe through PDC's website.