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SUMMARY:Practical Theology Guild
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Seán McGuire\, who will presenting “Making Sense of Practice in Practical Theology.” \nWhile “practice” is an essential element of both practice-led research and practical theology\, the meaning of this term is often left unexplored. In this presentation\, we will discuss possible ways to define “practice” and how these definitions imply different ways of approaching practical theological research. In so doing\, we will explore the theoretical\, hermeneutical\, methodological\, and ethical implications of practice\, and how these implications relate to theology in ways that can help make sense of debates within the field that have emerged\, and regularly resurfaced\, over the past decades including\, but not limited to\, the use of Scripture\, the role of experience\, and the relationship between doctrine and everyday life. \n \nSeán McGuire is a Ph.D student in Theological Studies and holds a Doctorate of Practical Theology (2023) from MDC. Seán is an Assistant Editor of Post-Christendom Studies Journal and has served as Adjunct Faculty at Prairie Bible College and Carey Theological College. He is the author of Biblical Hermeneutics in the Metamodern Mood (Pickwick\, 2024) and has published numerous other book chapters and journal articles. Seán enjoys cycling along the Niagara Escarpment with his wife\, Jessica\, and their three children. \n  \n  \nThe Practical Theology (PT) Guild is a monthly Zoom meeting open to all MDC students and faculty interested in Practical Theology. The PT Guild offers an opportunity to meet outside our regular curriculum to discuss various topics concerning being a good PT scholar. Topics include practice-led research\, qualitative research methodologies\, theological reflection methods\, publishing\, current developments in the field\, job market and applications\, and more. \n  \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”)
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/practical-theology-guild-6/
LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Practical Theology Guild
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Jesse Hill\, who will be joining us via Zoom to present “The Integration of Faith and Practice-Led Research.” \nThis presentation is about some of the difficulties and opportunities that face practice-led theological researchers whose academic work in some way involves their own life of faith. On the one hand\, practice-led research can lead to the pitfall of cynicism and disengagement with one’s own faith\, destroying impetus for doing research in the first place. On the other hand\, a sense of personal connection and even of faith can in some cases obscure the research itself. Navigating these pitfalls will require thinking seriously about the (dis)integration of personal faith and practice-led research. \n \nJesse is a PhD candidate at MDC. His research focuses on the intersection of phenomenology\, liturgical theology\, and low church worship practices. He is also a pastor who continues to serve incongregational ministry. \n  \n  \nThe Practical Theology (PT) Guild is a monthly Zoom meeting open to all MDC students and faculty interested in Practical Theology. The PT Guild offers an opportunity to meet outside our regular curriculum to discuss various topics concerning being a good PT scholar. Topics include practice-led research\, qualitative research methodologies\, theological reflection methods\, publishing\, current developments in the field\, job market and applications\, and more.
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/practical-theology-guild-5/
LOCATION:Camelford Hall (Room 226)\, 1280 Main St W\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8S 4K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Practical Theology Guild
DESCRIPTION:The Practical Theology Guild will be restarting this term\, meeting about once a month. Our first meeting will be this week\, Wednesday\, January 21\, from 1:00 to 1:50 p.m. We will meet in Camelford for anyone who is available in person\, but otherwise\, on Zoom. Anyone interested in Practical Theology is welcome. DPT students are especially encouraged to come. This first meeting will be to get (re)connected with each other\, find out how each other is doing (whether in course work or writing a proposal or dissertation)\, and to share ideas of how you would like to participate in this Guild. If you are interested in attending\, have questions or ideas\, or would like to help plan and lead this guild\, please contact Wendy Porter at porterw@mcmaster.ca. \nJoin the Livestream\nPassword: z00m (Note that the password has zeros rather than “o”)
URL:https://mcmasterdivinity.ca/event-calendar/practical-theology-guild-4/
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SUMMARY:Practical Theology Guild
DESCRIPTION:Our final event for this term will be this Wednesday\, November 20th\, at 1 PM. Our special guest will be Dr. James Watson\, currently a Research Fellow for the Divine Pulse Project led by the Canadian Institute for Empirical Church Research (Wycliffe College – University of Toronto). He is focusing on the rhythms and trajectory of new church plants in Canada. James has many years of experience with tentmaking\, church plants\, congregational leadership\, multicultural congregations\, and research. For those interested in the landscape of current Canadian religious culture and trends\, James will provide some helpful context and for those interested in research and methodology\, James will describe his current research project. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: 821515
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SUMMARY:Practical Theology Guild
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to everyone who joined us for our Alumni panel; it was a helpful discussion. I am very excited about our second event \, an MDC Faculty Panel\, on Thursday\, October 17th\, at 2 PM Eastern on Zoom. Dr. Lee Beach will be hosting a panel with Dr. Phil Zylla and Dr. Mark Boda about how they incorporate scripture into their research. Biblical-theological reflection is one of the key elements of our research projects\, and interacting with different approaches to it will help guide us through this process. \nI look forward to seeing all of you join us. \nIf you are interested in reading a bit of Dr. Boda’s approach\, he has provided this file: The Heartbeat of the Old Testament \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: 626331
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SUMMARY:Practical Theology Guild
DESCRIPTION:A new year is upon us and we are looking forward to a full slate of events with the Practical Theology Guild. This year our goal is to offer some practical assistance that we hope will be helpful to all students\, whether they are just starting out or nearing completion. In this vein\, our first event on September 26th at 1PM is an Alumni Panel with Dr. Lily Kim\, Dr. Elizabeth Millar\, and Dr. Paul Lucas. \nOur key question will be around selecting a topic\, but will include other advice they found useful in their journeys. \nJoin the Livestream \nPassword: 512693
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