In collaboration with the People's Catholic Seminary, this course offers an overview of contemporary social justice issues from the perspective of different faith traditions and highlights the work of interfaith networks to achieve structural transformation and societal change in a just world. It develops pastoral strategies for addressing:

The purpose of this course is to explore, and awaken, one’s natural creativity, through the participation in seven Eco-Art activities, performed within nature, and seen through the eyes of Creation Spirituality, and its’ four paths. This can bring about a newly discovered deep, and lasting, set of values, once a deep sense of sacredness, and oneness, with all things develops, which, in turn, can result in a passionate desire to address the sacred connection one should have with the Earth, all her creatures, and especially with the Creator. As a result, one will evolve into a desire to care for it. It is simply about realizing that if all of what we have is a gift from the Creator, then it is our obligation to live a life that protects, and reveres, all that exists, which can also bring about a more joyful, and peaceful, existence for all.

In addition to our EBSCO Religion & Theology database, to which GMU subscribes and which I hope everyone is enjoying and finding useful, several other online resources are available to us, free of charge. These “open access” resources are freely accessible to anyone. Take a look at this compilation (courtesy of the Graduate Theological Union Library in Berkeley CA) and see if any of these would be useful as you conduct your research. As always, please let me know if you need assistance or have questions about these or any other resources. Have fun exploring!

ARDA collects quantitative data sets for the study of American religion. The site is a place to locate data files for topics of interest, rather than a place to read the results of surveys. When you search under a topic, you can review the results on-line or save the survey questions to a "Question Bank" to construct your own survey.

Woodcuts, photographs, slides, papyri, coins, maps, manuscripts, and other media relevant to theological education.

An index of biblical references found in Jewish and Christian literature, as well as in Western and Eastern texts of Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages, in order to renew the study of the interpretation and history of biblical texts.

This database includes a full edition of the complete works of St. Thomas, a bibliography covering all the studies on Aquinas and his doctrine, an index of the main tools of Thomistic research, a database management system, implemented to search, compare, and sort words, phrases, quotations, similitudes, correlations, and statistical information, a digital edition of the main manuscripts of Aquinas' works. In Latin and other languages. Some English translations may be found on the Internet Archive's Open Library.

A database that provides free access to documents, articles, essays, etc., in theology and ecumenism.

This is a lectionary-based collection sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign, as a resource that places comments about the Bible alongside the real-life experiences and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of faith and their allies.

Papal Encyclicals Full text of all papal encyclicals.

A database of digital books relating to the development of theology/philosophy during the Reformation and Post-Reformation period.

This popular ecumenical online resource is used by thousands of pastors and religious leaders each week. It contains lectionary, scripture study and worship links and resources. Includes a Scripture Index, Art Index, & Movie Index.

Please contact me if you need help anywhere along the way.

Are you interested in being a celebrant? Perhaps you are already asked to conduct rites of passage but would like formal training. I want you to know that no matter what your particular situation may be, it's an honor and privilege be a celebrant...

PCS 604 - Introduction to Pastoral Ministry - Part 1 begins on March 22, 2022.

This course is also available in the GMU Master of Pastoral Ministry Program.

PCS 709 – Walking On God– First cohort begins on Thursday, March 24, 2022, 7PM EDT

Program Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Denise Hackert-Stoner

Walking On God is a program for parents and grandparents to use as they accompany children on their spiritual journey. It consists of four stories, each followed by prayer, conversation starters and suggested activities related to the theme of the story. It is an open-ended program and the age, developmental stage, and interest level of the children will determine how deeply they want to explore the story and which activities they (and their adults) want to choose. Come join the adventure as parents, grandparents, and other adults walk with the children in their lives through words and action!

A printed version of materials from the August 2021 Conference, edited by Fr. Innocent Maganya and Reginald Nalugala is being published by the Daughters of St. Paul (Pauline Press) in Nairobi.

An e-book, hardcover and paperback version, edited by Maryknoll Fr. Joe Healey, Thomas James, President Gerald Grudzen and Sterling Harwood is now available on Amazon.

Visit the International Conference on Building Bridges for Human Solidarity in the Light of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti website to see the latest articles, including an upcoming documentary and plans for the 2023 conference to be held on February 2-4 in coordination with the UN Interfaith Harmony Week. The title and focus of the conference will be: Walking Together in the Spirit of Laudato Si' and Fratelli Tutti.

In the era of transition that we are experiencing today, we need to explore the enormous capacities of women for breaking through and beyond the divisions that exist in our world: cultural, religious, economic, technological, environmental, and political.  

An upcoming series will bring together women whose voices speak to these issues. Global Ministries University, Tangaza University Institute for Interreligious Dialogue and Islamic Studies and Harmony Institute will co-sponsor Building Human Solidarity: The Voices of Women, a series of monthly hour-long sessions on Zoom beginning in March 2022 in which women who are leaders in their fields will discuss these issues from their diverse perspectives.

More information will be coming soon. Stay tuned! 

New Age Catholicism: A Life Of Service In The World is now published on Amazon through Kindle Direct Publishing thanks to the work of Bob Graf. All proceeds from its sale will go to GMU.

From the Amazon description: "This book is alive with the fresh spirit of the early years after Vatican II Council. The council made it clear that the Church is a family and a home... The book is the story of a sprouting new ministry then called Fellowship of Christian Ministry. Today it is a flourishing convention of churches with over 500 ministry leaders called the Federation of Christian Ministries. Gerry Grudzen writes that the 'coming of age' of God's people is what the 'new age' is about."

GMU Board members are all smiles at the February 21 Zoom meeting discussing curriculum, new courses and collaborative endeavors, enrollment, marketing, finances and future plans. Responding to the need for inclusion of seekers, 'nones,' and non-religious, a resounding resolution proclaimed that Global Ministries University "Honors the Sacred in All!" Look for changes in the GMU logo next month.

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