Writing Public Theology: An Interfaith Writing Workshop
Sunday, September 30 - Saturday, October 6, 2012
The School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University and the Collegeville Institute in Collegeville, Minnesota, invite applications for a weeklong interfaith writing workshop designed to further participants' skills in writing public theology. By public theology we mean any writing that attempts to further the common good by addressing a broad readership about issues facing society at large from the perspective of one's religious tradition. The writing might focus on articulating an urgent crisis that we face as a society or global community, addressing specific issues that harm the common good, or on developing new understandings of faith, humankind's place and role in the universe, God, or any other concept that might contribute to the public conversation about the challenges we face.
The workshop will feature time for writing, as well as daily sessions during which participants will discuss and critique each other's work.
The workshop will be held at the Whidbey Institute on Whidbey Island, September 30-October 6, 2012. The Collegeville Institute is underwriting the costs of lodging and meals. All travel expenses remain the responsibility of participants. The program will be limited to twelve participants.
We hope to gather a group of writers from diverse religious traditions. Successful applicants will demonstrate clarity of thought, excellent writing skills, commitment to public theology, and a willingness to enter into open conversation about their work with members of different faith traditions. Leaders of religious communities are especially invited to apply.
Theologian, writer, teacher, and Seattle resident Mary Lane Potter will lead the workshop.
Application Process
Complete applications are due electronically by Monday, May 7, 2012.
Submit to staff@CollegevilleInstitute.org.
Complete applications include three pieces.
- Application Form
- Current resume or c.v.
- Writing sample (2,000 words or less)