Revisiting the Idea of Vocation

Revisiting the Idea of Vocation
Author: John C Haughey
Publisher: CUA Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2004-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0813213614

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Until recently theologians have been in a deep slumber about the subject of vocations. This volume represents one of the first awakenings in the theological community to this subject. The ten contributors, all theologians at Loyola University Chicago, present original essays that explore vocations, or callings.

Hearing Vocation Differently

Hearing Vocation Differently
Author: David S. Cunningham
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2019-01-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0190888679

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Many colleges and universities have begun using the language of vocation and calling to help undergraduates think about the future direction of their lives. This language is used in both secular and religious contexts, but it has deep roots in the Christian theological tradition. Given the increasingly multi-faith context of undergraduate life, many have asked whether this terminology can truly serve as a new vocabulary for higher education. If vocation is to find a foothold in the contemporary context, it will need to be re-examined, re-thought, and re-written; in short, higher education will need to undertake the project of hearing vocation differently. In this third volume on vocation from editor David S. Cunningham, the thirteen contributing scholars identify with a wide variety of religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. Some contributors identify with more than one of these; others would claim none of them. The authors met on multiple occasions to read common texts, to discuss agreements and differences, and to respond to one another's writing; some of these responses are included at the end of each chapter. Both individually and collectively, these contributors expand the range of vocational reflection and discernment well beyond its traditional Christian origins. The authors observe that all undergraduate students--regardless of their academic field, religious background, or demographic identity-need to make space for reflection, to overcome obstacles to discernment, and to consider the significance of their own narratives, beliefs, and practices. This, in turn, will require college campuses to re-imagine their curricular and co-curricular programming in order to support their students's reflection on issues of meaning, purpose, and identity.

Living Vocationally

Living Vocationally
Author: Paul J. Wadell
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2021-01-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 172527339X

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In the thick of modern life, we are tempted to forget what we are doing and why we are doing it. We are busy socializing, building careers, and looking for fun—but what’s it all for? The ancient concept of “vocation” has recently gained popularity as we return to questions about the meaning of life. Almost all religions include the idea that divine purposes should guide our lives; Christianity has particularly accented it. The God who called Israel and sent Jesus has something in mind for us. God’s call challenges us, but also opens us to the best sort of life imaginable. In Living Vocationally, the challenge and the joy of the called life is thoroughly explored. Part one considers the benefits of living vocationally, biblical traditions of call, and subsequent Christian understandings. Part two examines why vocation pertains not only to careers, but indeed touches every dimension of our lives and encompasses our full journey through life. Because every person’s life includes many callings, some very difficult, part three considers the virtues we need to live the called life well. Living Vocationally demonstrates why to have found a calling is to have found a good way to live.

Handbook of Heroism and Heroic Leadership

Handbook of Heroism and Heroic Leadership
Author: Scott T. Allison
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 782
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 131742610X

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Over the past decade, research and theory on heroism and heroic leadership has greatly expanded, providing new insights on heroic behavior. The Handbook of Heroism and Heroic Leadership brings together new scholarship in this burgeoning field to build an important foundation for further multidisciplinary developments. In its three parts, "Origins of Heroism," "Types of Heroism," and "Processes of Heroism," distinguished social scientists and researchers explore topics such as morality, resilience, courage, empathy, meaning, altruism, spirituality, and transformation. This handbook provides a much-needed consolidation and synthesis for heroism and heroic leadership scholars and graduate students.

At this Time and in this Place

At this Time and in this Place
Author: David S. Cunningham
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2016
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0190243929

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This volume champions vocation and calling as key elements of undergraduate education. It offers a historical and theoretical account of vocational reflection and discernment, as well as suggesting how these endeavours can be implemented through specific educational practices. Against the backdrop of the current national conversation about the purposes of higher education, it argues that the undergraduate years can provide a certain amount of relatively unfettered time, and a 'free and ordered space', in which students can consider their callings.

Conversations about Calling

Conversations about Calling
Author: Valerie Myers
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-07-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136455515

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Conversations about Calling explores management perspectives of the calling construct. Using Max Weber’s seminal work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, as a starting point, Myers seeks to enrich management perspectives of calling by integrating the contributions of other disciplines to the literature on calling. While the word 'calling' is casually used as shorthand for 'my ideal job', the calling concept has provoked deeper and varied interest among the secular and spiritual circles of both scholars and practitioners. Structured around the idea of four conversations, the book aims to promote a holistic examination of calling. Each conversation has a different focus, elucidating important dimensions of calling, and together they provide a truly comprehensive view. Part I of the book examines existing conversations in management, while part II explores calling across disciplines and eras, from the 1500s to the present. Finally, part III unifies all conversations in a comprehensive theory, then discusses its application and implications for practitioners and organizations. With a strong theoretical grounding, the book also incorporates practical applications supported by case studies. Anyone interested in ethics or management and spirituality will benefit from reading this book. Please visit www.conversationsaboutcalling.com to rate the book and write a review.

A Guide to Formation Advising for Seminarians

A Guide to Formation Advising for Seminarians
Author: Edward J. McCormack
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2020-07-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0813233119

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"Recent Vatican guidelines for seminary formation call for professional accompaniment of seminarians throughout their formation to become Catholic priests. This book lays out what these seminarians should expect from the entire formation process. Written by a veteran formator at a Roman Catholic seminary, it offers a practical guide to formation advising from the point of view of the men who will experience it. It includes a guide to and an example of the self-evaluation that is part of this process. The book contains an index and an annotated bibliography on the main areas of formation relevant to seminarians"--

A Jew to the Jews

A Jew to the Jews
Author: David Rudolph
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2016-10-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1498296173

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David J. Rudolph raises new questions about Paul's view of the Torah and Jewish identity in this post-supersessionist interpretation of 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. Paul's principle of accommodation is considered in light of the diversity of Second Temple Judaism and Jesus' example and rule of accommodation.

Transforming Vocation

Transforming Vocation
Author: Sam Portaro
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2008-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0898698200

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At once “travel guide” and vision for the future, the Transformation series is good news for the Episcopal Church at a time of fast and furious demographic and social change. Series contributors - recognized experts in their fields - analyze our present plight, point to the seeds of change already at work transforming the church, and outline a positive new way forward. What kinds of churches are most ready for transformation? What are the essential tools? What will give us strength, direction, and purpose to the journey? Each volume of the series will: Explain why a changed vision is essential Give robust theological and biblical foundations Offer a guide to best practices and positive trends in churches large and small. Describe the necessary tools for change Imagine how transformation will look In the Episcopal Church, it seems the only real purpose and end of Christian discernment is professional ordination, either to the priesthood or to the vocational diaconate. This book deals with such questions as, How can both communities and individuals discern a call from God within the vocations and tasks in which they find themselves? How can the Church deal creatively with its confusion about the differing roles and authority of ordained and lay ministers?

Martin Luther's Christmas Book

Martin Luther's Christmas Book
Author: Martin Luther
Publisher: Augsburg Books
Total Pages: 84
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781451414257

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Martin Luther's conception of the Nativity found expression in sermon, song, and art. This beautiful gift edition of a classic collection combines all three.