An internationally-known theologian will soon visit campus to speak about religion and spirituality.
San Francisco Theologian Matthew Fox will visit campus Oct 18. He will speak in the Bishop Angie Smith Chapel at 1 and 2:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m. that evening at the Grace United Methodist Church of Oklahoma City, 6316 N Tulsa Ave.
Fox has a doctorate in spirituality and has written more than 30 books that cover spirituality in contemporary culture. His books have been translated into more than 60 languages, and he has traveled internationally for his lectures.
In addition to his time as a theologian, Fox is priest and an activist. He spent the last 45 years developing the tradition of Creation Spirituality, which “integrates the wisdom of Eastern and Western spirituality and global indigenous cultures, with the emerging scientific understanding of the universe,” according to his website. In the final months of 2018, Fox will also release three more books–The Lotus & The Rose, Stations of the Cosmic Christ and Naming the Unnameable.
Fox has written articles on topics including “On Watching the Kavanuagh/Ford Hearings” and “Idolatry and Anthems vs Kneeling for Justice.” These articles can be read on Fox’s website.
Addison Saviers, religious education sophomore and student professional for the Wimberly School of Religion, assists in coordinating programing and lectures.
“I’m really excited to see what new perspectives he brings,” Saviers said. “He brings a great new fresh perspective that can help religion majors or anyone in any major navigate through another aspect of Christian spirituality.”
Saviers also said all majors should consider coming to Fox’s lectures.
“He has amazing ideas, and I really feel like he can help OCU in broadening our perspective in the way that we think about Christian theology,” Saviers said.
Nash Carey, religion philosophy senior, said the lecture has been recommended for all students. Carey is a work study for the Wimberly School of Religion and has been publicizing the event within the community.
“It will ring true to anybody to get some sort of deeper understanding of their own life,” Carey said. “His philosophy and his theological concepts are actually brought up in our classes on a regular basis.”
All of Fox’s Oklahoma City lectures are free and open to the public.
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