
Biblical Theology from an Evolutionary Context with Colette Kane OP (4 days)
Monday, 24 Mar 2025 – Wednesday, 30 Apr 2025
9:45am – 12:30pm
An Tairseach Organic Farm & Ecology Centre presents Biblical Theology from an Evolutionary Context with Colette Kane OP (4 days over 4 weeks)
WHEN: Monday 24th March, Tuesday 25th March, Monday 14th April, Wednesday 30th April 2025 (4 days over weeks)
TIME: 9:45am to 12:30pm
PRICE: €30 includes course content, teas/coffees & snacks
VENUE: AN TAIRSEACH ORGANIC FARM & ECOLOGY CENTRE
ABOUT THIS COURSE
St. Ephrem, the Syrian poet, once said: “Nature and Scripture bear witness to the Creator: Nature, through our use of it; Scripture, through our reading of it.” In the light of present-day environmental concerns, this course will consider Scripture afresh through the lens of evolutionary consciousness and creation centred theology and spirituality
Introduction: Biblical theology in context
Creation Texts and Ecology
Wisdom Texts and Ecology
Jesus and the Reign of God (Malkuta)
ABOUT COLETTE KANE OP
Colette Kane OP is a Cabra Dominican Sister and the Programme Director of An Tairseach, the Organic Farm and Ecology Centre in Wicklow. For the past nine years, Colette has overseen the bi-annual Sabbatical programme which An Tairseach facilitates. She is a course presenter, as well as workshop, and retreat facilitator. Colette has been active in various Dominican collaborative initiatives in Ireland, Europe, Latin America, South Africa and the United States. For over 15 years, Colette taught PE and Religion in Secondary Schools in the North and South of Ireland. A keen musician and singer, she has also been a volunteer leader at the Dominican camp-Knockadoon Music and Liturgy course for nearly 20 years.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Payments can be made online when registering, by direct deposit or credit card – telephone 0404 61833.
Optional extra: €20 for a delicious 2 course lunch prepared by a fully qualified chef using organic produce from An Tairseach’s farm and garden. Please order when booking.
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An TairseachKilmantin Hill
Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, A67YX26