Boston College STM Online: Encore Podcast

Boston College STM Online: Encore Podcast
Boston College STM Online: Encore Podcast Podcast

For nearly ten years, our continuing education staff have been recording and archiving the lectures in theology and ministry that we have hosted on campus. We call this collection “STM Online: Encore.” Find stimulating perspectives on spirituality, ministry practices, scripture scholarship, and the relevance of theology in contemporary culture.

  1. Episode 39: Parishes in Transition - Ammerman & Ospino

    06/06/2019

    Episode 39: Parishes in Transition - Ammerman & Ospino

    Parishes in Transition: Learning to Live in Tabernacles April 24, 2015 Presenters: Nancy T. Ammerman and Hosffman Ospino Transitions come in all shapes and sizes, and every parish is faced with the necessity of responding to population shifts that are unlikely to stop anytime soon.  Dr. Ammerman explores the ongoing reality of change and the challenges posed by the peculiarly American ways of encouraging people to find the “church of their choice.”  She also looks for the particular habits of mind and skills of leadership that enable religious communities to thrive even when we are living in social spaces that need to be as temporary and flexible as the Israelites’ tabernacle in the wilderness.  Dr. Ospino examines major changes, tensions, questions, and possibilities in the context of U.S. Catholic parish life as Catholic communities respond to the growing Hispanic presence in an increasingly diverse Church. In this presentation, Professor Ammerman explores the habits and skills needed for ministry in the new culture of mobility. Dr. Ospino expounds the need for intercultural competencies as a response to a multicultural church. Sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry Nancy T. Ammerman is professor of sociology of religion at Boston University. Hosffman Ospino is STM assistant professor of Hispanic ministry and religious education and director of graduate programs in Hispanic ministry. Check out online courses for parish leaders check out STM Online: Crossroads

    52 min

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For nearly ten years, our continuing education staff have been recording and archiving the lectures in theology and ministry that we have hosted on campus. We call this collection “STM Online: Encore.” Find stimulating perspectives on spirituality, ministry practices, scripture scholarship, and the relevance of theology in contemporary culture.

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