Spirituality and Work

SPIRITUALITY AND WORK
12TH ANNUAL SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE

The College of St. Scholastica
Mitchell Auditorium

October 24-25, 2008

Conference Theme:

This year in our annual spirituality conference we focus on "spirituality and work." We explore a variety of dimensions of this topic: How does my work touch my soul? How does my soul touch my work? And, indeed, what is the real work of my life? How is my work a transformative influence in society? What is the work of a student? What is the significance of professional work? What is the work of a retired person? Aside from a paid job, what other "work" do I do that both expresses and refreshes my soul? This is an opportunity to reflect on the sacredness of work in its many expressions. Please join us as we explore connections between the co-creative work of our souls and the work of all Creation.

"Spiritualities of Work" will help us:

• Engage in theological discourse with well-known experts about the spirituality of work.
• Engage in dialogue about the spiritual call to honor all forms of work as co-creation.
• Deepen our spiritual grounding in order to become artisans of a more sustainable world.
• Explore ways of becoming prophetic agents of healing and hope in the workplace.

 

The Conference is funded in part by:

Department of Theology and Religious Studies at The College of St. Scholastica
The Monastery of St. Scholastica Grant
Arrowhead Interfaith Council
The Oreck-Alpern Interreligious Forum of The College of St. Scholastica
School of Business and Technology at The College of St. Scholastica

For additional information contact:

Mary Josephine Torborg, O.S.B. Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies The College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, MN 55811-4199 Telephone: 218-723-6659 Email: mtorborg@css.edu

Office of Conferences and Events The College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Avenue Box 2568 (218) 723-7000 Email: smaki@css.edu

Conference Planning Committee:

S. Katherine McLaughlin, CSJ. Ph.D.
Gary Boelhower, Ph.D.
Richard Townsend, D.Min.
Carol Thompson, Ed.D.
Meridel Kahl, M.Ed.
Ann Nordgren, B.A.
Beth Olson, RN, BAN
Mary Josephine Torborg, O.S.B., Ph.D., Chair.

Refund policy: Refunds will be made if registration is withdrawn one week prior to the event or in case of illness or emergency.