Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies Colloquium
Yes Preaching to the Birds!: Clare and Francis of Assisi as Wellsprings of Socio-Ecological Wisdom
Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies Colloquium
"Yes Preaching to the Birds!: Clare and Francis of Assisi as Wellsprings of Socio-Ecological Wisdom"
Christopher Hrynkow, Religion and Culture, STM
Feb. 15, 2018
4:30 pm
St Thomas More College, Room 200
After defining its key terms, this presentation will explore the significance of Clare and Francis of Assisi, mapping select evidence for their witness for peace, justice and ecological health as expressed during their lifetimes and concentrating upon how their medieval example has been brought forward in the contemporary period to support socio-ecological ideas and action.
All are welcome.
For more information contact Yin Liu, CMRS Director, yin.liu@usask.ca.
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