December 13 - Seeking Wisdom
Proverbs 4:12-20 | Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry
Proverbs 4:12-20Happy are those who find wisdom,
and those who get understanding, for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called happy. The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew. |
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Seminary Spotlight: Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry
Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry recognizes the importance of seeking out wisdom from various sources in order to solve global challenges. Their innovative degree programs - like the Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership - are centered around equipping students to seek out wisdom that can transform communities, corporations, and the world.
To learn more about these or other programs, read below, or check out their full STCTW profile.
To learn more about these or other programs, read below, or check out their full STCTW profile.
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Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affaris
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Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership
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Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry’s Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affairs is devoted to exploring the contributions religious wisdom makes in understanding and responding to major global issues. The Center brings together religious scholars from around the nation and world to research a pressing social problem, in dialogue with local religious leaders and other stakeholders, with the aim of unleashing smarter faith-based social action. Every two years, the Center will focus on a specific social issue, such as, institutional racism, immigration or the unsustainable use of environmental resources. The Center is first focusing on the issue of homelessness.
The Center synthesizes three resources – civically engaged academic scholarship, faith-based action and theological education. It seeks to help faith-based leaders and activists become more thoughtful in their social action; scholars to become more relevant in their research and attentive to practical application of their thought; and students to learn from this interchange and become smart and effective “public” theologians capable of presenting the wisdom of religious traditions to the broader community.
The Center’s innovative approach to creating synergies around research, social engagement and learning has already caught the attention of highly selective philanthropic organizations and private donors in the region and nationwide.
The Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affairs is hosted its Inaugural Symposium on Homelessness on April 25-27, 2017, at Seattle University. The symposium brings together 15 Center scholars from across the country and globe to explore the religious, spiritual and ethical dimensions of homelessness, in conversation with local faith leaders and other community partners, with the goal of generating more effective faith-based action. Read more: https://www.seattleu.edu/stm/news-events/center-for-religious-wisdom--world-affairs-hosts-inaugural-symposium-on-homelessness.html
The Center synthesizes three resources – civically engaged academic scholarship, faith-based action and theological education. It seeks to help faith-based leaders and activists become more thoughtful in their social action; scholars to become more relevant in their research and attentive to practical application of their thought; and students to learn from this interchange and become smart and effective “public” theologians capable of presenting the wisdom of religious traditions to the broader community.
The Center’s innovative approach to creating synergies around research, social engagement and learning has already caught the attention of highly selective philanthropic organizations and private donors in the region and nationwide.
The Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affairs is hosted its Inaugural Symposium on Homelessness on April 25-27, 2017, at Seattle University. The symposium brings together 15 Center scholars from across the country and globe to explore the religious, spiritual and ethical dimensions of homelessness, in conversation with local faith leaders and other community partners, with the goal of generating more effective faith-based action. Read more: https://www.seattleu.edu/stm/news-events/center-for-religious-wisdom--world-affairs-hosts-inaugural-symposium-on-homelessness.html
The Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership degree combines the study of leadership theory and practice, peacebuilding, ethics and spirituality to empower students as leaders for a more just and humane world. Students are prepared to lead in their specific vocational context through deepening self-awareness and reflection. Together they explore ways of bringing groups to new social consciousness, global understanding, and personal interconnectedness.