Nurturing the Prophetic Imagination
Conference
March 24-27, 2010
This conference will explore various dimensions of the prophetic imagination, especially around the three key movements or stages of encounter with the prophetic imagination: 1) dissatisfaction with and critique of dominant culture; 2) taking responsibility for and learning to lament the extent to which we have been complicit with the sinful and destructive forces of the dominant culture; 3) creatively and hopefully envisaging new modes of being the church in the world and new ways of embodying God’s will for the world.
What We Believe
The pursuit of justice and reconciliation is at the heart of our Christian heritage, the foundation of our university and our own convictions.
We pursue justice when we let the oppressed go free, share our food with the hungry, bring the homeless poor into our homes, clothe the naked and satisfy the needs of the afflicted (Isaiah 58).
Doing justice involves being able to name injustice and to confront the powers that cause injustice, We therefore study poverty, oppression and Christian means of social engagement with the best of historical wisdom and contemporary research techniques.
The pursuit of justice, however, is not an end in itself, but necessarily involves the pursuit of reconciliation with God and with each other. Our means must be consistent with our end. Our goal is the love of God and neighbor.
"...do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God." Micah 6:8
"The gospel of Christ knows of no religion but social; no holiness but social holiness."
– John Wesley
For more information call (619) 849-2659 or e-mail cjr@pointloma.edu
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