Eric B asked: “You’ve been outspoken about the importance of your own therapy. Do you see psychotherapy to be a spiritual practice? How do you understand it within the context of Scripture?” Brueggemann’s response: “I think it can be a spiritual practice, depending on how it is done. I think Read more…
Alexander Holmes-Brown asked: “What is the most interesting and provocative new horizon in OT studies that you’ve seen recently?” Brueggemann’s response: “I am intrigued with the canonical shape of the Psalms. I think we have much work to do there. And I think attention to the multi-voiced character of the Read more…
Suzanne Stewart asked: “Why pray?” Brueggemann’s response: “We pray because our life comes from God and we yield it back in prayer. Prayer is a great antidote to the illusion that we are self-made.” Leave your responses in the comments.
If you’ve seen Dr. Brueggemann give a presentation, you know one of the most engaging parts is the Q&A at the end. Brueggemann takes time to interact meaningfully with audience members. Many, however, have not had the opportunity to see him in person, or if you have, you haven’t been Read more…
Walter Brueggemann will deliver lectures and sermons at the First Presbyterian Church of Pensacola, FL. Link to church website
Kelley Nikondeha is hosting an April reading group for The Prophetic Imagination. Visit her blog entry about it here and follow the Twitter hashtag #transitlounge.
Dr. Brueggemann will lecture and preach at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, WI as part of the Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Milwaukee. Link to event website
Dr. Brueggemann will present at the 2013 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) General Assembly. He will participate in an educational track on stewardship on July 14 and give a presentation entitled “Ingredients for Survival: An Inclusive Pronoun; an Urgent Petition; a Bodily Noun; a Short-Term Modifier” on July 15. Link Read more…
Dr. Brueggemann will give presentations on March 17-18 at the James C. Cammack Institute of Preaching Lectures at Campbell University Divinity School in Buies Creek, NC. Conference website (details TBA)
Dr. Brueggemann will give presentations on January 18-19, 2014 as part of The Bill Chidester Lecture Series at Sylvania United Church of Christ. The theme is borrowed with permission from the UCC: “God is Still Speaking.” The lectures seek to explore what it means to be a Christian in the Read more…