Why Believe? William James and the Challenge to Faith (online)
Tuesdays, October 6-27, 2021
12pm EDT
Free
Why is one a Christian? Can one defend one's faith rationally against challenges to it? The psychologist and philosopher William James addressed these problems over 100 years ago, and his reflections are still valid today. In this course, we shall attempt a close reading and critical analysis of his essay "The Will to Believe" and other related materials.
This course will be taught by Dr. Laura Nelson. Dr. Nelson is the Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for Spiritual Imagination and a parishioner at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from Fordham University, and has taught at several colleges in the New York metropolitan area, including Hofstra, Molloy, The New School, and Drew. She has published in a number of academic and non-academic platforms, including PublicSeminar.org and Medium.com.
The course will be offered online via Zoom and registration is free. Click to here to register.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 12
10am EDT
Online or In Person
Join us for a special Sunday event featuring renowned peace activist and author, Fr. John Dear. Fr. John will deliver a talk at the Mercer School of Theology at 10am EDT on his groundbreaking new book, The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence. Fr. John will also preach at the Cathedral of the Incarnation at all three services. Both the talk and the worship services will be livestreamed online.
Tuesdays through May 21, 2024
5:30pm to 6:00pm ET
Online
Join us for our Tuesday night contemplative prayer practice, including guided meditation and beautiful ancient chants. Click below for more info and details on how to join us online.
Wednesdays through May 22, 2024
7pm to 8pm ET
In Person Only
Spend an hour with us in contemplation and meditation at the Center for Spiritual Imagination: Brooklyn, located in Greenpoint.