Gatherings and Resources
Our center for lifelong learning is where inspiration, practical wisdom, and faith meet. Below and to the right are workshops, short courses, cohort programs, congregational initiatives, and other opportunities to enhance your lifelong learning journey.
Events and Gatherings
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Join us for the inaugural Ware Lecture at Austin Seminary on Wednesday, April 22, at 12 p.m. in McMillan 210, featuring The Rev. Dr. Nathan Carlin, on “The Secularization of Medicine: Ritual, Salvation, and Prophecy." Lunch will be provided for attendees of the lecture. RSVP is requested.
About the Ware Lecture
Made possible through a gift from the Ware Family of Dallas, Texas, the Ware Lecture was established to promote discussions at the Seminary on the relationship between medical sciences and theology.
Featured Resources
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If you enjoy thoughtful reflections and practical insights, we invite you to explore Learn for Life, our monthly blog released on the third Thursday of each month. Each post offers ideas to inspire growth and lifelong learning.
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Join us online for Cultivating Ideas, a monthly webinar where seminary faculty and staff share thoughtful perspectives on topics that matter. Each one-hour session offers space for reflection, learning, and meaningful conversation. From the healing power of storytelling to preaching in a time of crisis, these gatherings are designed to inspire and equip.Cultivating Ideas happens on the first Thursday of the month.
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Community Voices will be offered in a one-hour video format that you can watch at your convenience. A new video will be released on the last Thursday of each month.