An Introduction to World Religions 2011-10-04

2011-10-04 Agenda Attendance :15 In the Religious Calendar :19 Religion in the News :23 Announcements / Administrativa :25 discussion of the assigned reading Bhagavad Gita introduction :35 Explaining a concept– for the exam’s paragraph answer section. Reincarnation in the Bhagavad Gita :50 Video with focus questions and discussion :04 Homework for Next Time

In the calendar St. Francis Day (Christianity) This day celebrates St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. Born Giovanni Francesco Bernardone in 1181, he fled a wealthy family to embrace a life of simplicity and poverty. He was known for his love of nature and all creatures. Many Christian churches welcome pets on the Feast of St. Francis to be blessed, and patrons reflect on the importance of all beings in creation.

Compassion & Social Justice: Religious Values in Development Practice   public lectures and receptions with Dr. Michael Edwards: 1.    Wednesday, October 5, 4:00 pm: The New Frontiers of Development and Social Change: Religion, Spirituality, Love and Social Justice 2.    Thursday, October 6, 7:00 pm: Philanthrocapitalism and International Development: Can Business Save the World? Dennis Hall, Coady International Institute. informal roundtable discussions with Dr. Edwards regarding the intersection of religion and development: 1.    Wednesday 5 October, 12:30 to 2:00 2.    Thursday 6 October, 12:30 to 2:00 3.    Friday 7 October, 9:30 to 10:30

Library Workshops introduce students to the Library website and resources. Six sessions between Oct. 3rd and Oct. 13th. Sign up at Library front desk

Day trip to PEI with StFX Chaplaincy Saturday, October 22, 2011 StFX bus from Bloomfield Center 9am-10pm  travelling on Northumberland Ferry the Confederation Bridge touring Green Gables National Site Cavendish Beach visiting historic Charlottetown the provincial legislature (home of the birthplace of Canada), visit to UPEI Atlantic Veterinary College. Meals are on your own. Wear warm clothes. Invitation is open to students, faculty, staff, and administration of StFX.  Tickets are $50.00 from Fr. Danny MacLennan, University Chaplain or Cathy Walsh, Associate Chaplain, 4th floor Bloomfield.

CoXist the Religious Studies Students’ Society (CoXist) event Monday, October 24 at 5:00pm

Hinduism Beginning with slide #68 to slide #80 or 90 What is the Bhagavad Gita about? Who is the main character? What does he come to realize? How does he learn this?

For Homework For Thursday, 12:15 For Monday, 11:15 For Tuesday, 1:15 Read Bhagavad Gita chapters 6-10 For Monday, 11:15 Nothing: Thanksgiving For Tuesday, 1:15 Read pages 97 to the end of Chapter 3, “Hinduism” Write the Quiz: Hinduism 3 on the Moodle site.