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Critical religious scholarship accessible to all. "Ours is an ongoing quest for meaning not cloaked in dogma, for truth not based on authority and for religious scholarship free from biblical literalism and fundamentalism."
Happy December! Here's scholar Brandon Scott's latest post!
He writes, "Spirituality in my opinion is a weasel word—I’m never sure what folks mean when they use it. For users it denotes a high value, pointing to fundamental interests and concerns. But what exactly does it signify?"
He writes, "Spirituality in my opinion is a weasel word—I’m never sure what folks mean when they use it. For users it denotes a high value, pointing to fundamental interests and concerns. But what exactly does it signify?"
About Spirituality | Westar Institute
Bernard Brandon ScottSpirituality is an abstraction and a relatively recent abstraction.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happy December! Here's scholar Brandon Scott's latest post!
He writes, "Spirituality in my opinion is a weasel word—I’m never sure what folks mean when they use it. For users it denotes a high value, pointing to fundamental interests and concerns. But what exactly does it signify?"
He writes, "Spirituality in my opinion is a weasel word—I’m never sure what folks mean when they use it. For users it denotes a high value, pointing to fundamental interests and concerns. But what exactly does it signify?"
"The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
And, because we can't help ourselves... We promise our biblical scholarship won't send you to the children's sermon! www.westarinstitute.org/join-westar
And, because we can't help ourselves... We promise our biblical scholarship won't send you to the children's sermon! www.westarinstitute.org/join-westar
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
"The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
And, because we can't help ourselves... We promise our biblical scholarship won't send you to the children's sermon! www.westarinstitute.org/join-westar
And, because we can't help ourselves... We promise our biblical scholarship won't send you to the children's sermon! www.westarinstitute.org/join-westar
This Sage Wisdom Sunday evening, we're sharing words of wisdom from Joseph Campbell, drawn from his book, "Thou Art That." We welcome your own reflections.
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This Sage Wisdom Sunday evening, we're sharing words of wisdom from Joseph Campbell, drawn from his book, "Thou Art That." We welcome your own reflections.
Happy Friday Funny Day! Thank you SO MUCH for being part of the Westar community! We invite you to ask others to join us: friends, family, pets of all varieties, fellow church members, Bible geeks, and especially your Bluesky friends!
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November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Happy Friday Funny Day! Thank you SO MUCH for being part of the Westar community! We invite you to ask others to join us: friends, family, pets of all varieties, fellow church members, Bible geeks, and especially your Bluesky friends!
Get 1 month free here:
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Don’t miss The Very Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne—a prophetic and compassionate voice calling the Christian tradition toward reconciliation, healing, and hope.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Don’t miss The Very Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdowne—a prophetic and compassionate voice calling the Christian tradition toward reconciliation, healing, and hope.
🔗 Register here: buytickets.at/westarinstit...
#WestarInstitute #JesusSeminar #CarmenLansdowne #Theology
🔗 Register here: buytickets.at/westarinstit...
#WestarInstitute #JesusSeminar #CarmenLansdowne #Theology
SAGE WISDOM SUNDAY
In January, our Wed. webinar guest, The Right Rev. Carmen Lansdowne wrote to Bishop Budde in solidarity.
Join her THIS WEDNESDAY for Broken Hearts, Bold Hope. Nov 12, 7PM ET 🔗https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westarinstitute/1939402
#CarmenLansdowne #PropheticVoice
In January, our Wed. webinar guest, The Right Rev. Carmen Lansdowne wrote to Bishop Budde in solidarity.
Join her THIS WEDNESDAY for Broken Hearts, Bold Hope. Nov 12, 7PM ET 🔗https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westarinstitute/1939402
#CarmenLansdowne #PropheticVoice
November 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
SAGE WISDOM SUNDAY
In January, our Wed. webinar guest, The Right Rev. Carmen Lansdowne wrote to Bishop Budde in solidarity.
Join her THIS WEDNESDAY for Broken Hearts, Bold Hope. Nov 12, 7PM ET 🔗https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westarinstitute/1939402
#CarmenLansdowne #PropheticVoice
In January, our Wed. webinar guest, The Right Rev. Carmen Lansdowne wrote to Bishop Budde in solidarity.
Join her THIS WEDNESDAY for Broken Hearts, Bold Hope. Nov 12, 7PM ET 🔗https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westarinstitute/1939402
#CarmenLansdowne #PropheticVoice
Join Us For a Night of Transformation and Hope with The Very Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdown! TICKET TAILOR Link: buytickets.at/westarinstit...
Members: This event is free for you! RSVP within the membership!
Members: This event is free for you! RSVP within the membership!
November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Join Us For a Night of Transformation and Hope with The Very Rev. Dr. Carmen Lansdown! TICKET TAILOR Link: buytickets.at/westarinstit...
Members: This event is free for you! RSVP within the membership!
Members: This event is free for you! RSVP within the membership!
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here’s a Friday Funny for you!😍
FYI, Pope Leo reminds us that democracy’s true strength lies not in power or victory, but in the dignity of every person and the pursuit of the common good.😇
FYI, Pope Leo reminds us that democracy’s true strength lies not in power or victory, but in the dignity of every person and the pursuit of the common good.😇
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here’s a Friday Funny for you!😍
FYI, Pope Leo reminds us that democracy’s true strength lies not in power or victory, but in the dignity of every person and the pursuit of the common good.😇
FYI, Pope Leo reminds us that democracy’s true strength lies not in power or victory, but in the dignity of every person and the pursuit of the common good.😇
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
This Throwback Thursday, we remember Jesus's Way long before Christianity became entangled witih Imperial Power...
#ThrowbackThursday #HistoricalJesus #BeforeConstantine #SocialGospel #RadicalHospitality #JesusSeminar #WestarInstitute #CommunityNotEmpire
#ThrowbackThursday #HistoricalJesus #BeforeConstantine #SocialGospel #RadicalHospitality #JesusSeminar #WestarInstitute #CommunityNotEmpire
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This Throwback Thursday, we remember Jesus's Way long before Christianity became entangled witih Imperial Power...
#ThrowbackThursday #HistoricalJesus #BeforeConstantine #SocialGospel #RadicalHospitality #JesusSeminar #WestarInstitute #CommunityNotEmpire
#ThrowbackThursday #HistoricalJesus #BeforeConstantine #SocialGospel #RadicalHospitality #JesusSeminar #WestarInstitute #CommunityNotEmpire
Sage advice for Sage Wisdom Sunday...
October 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sage advice for Sage Wisdom Sunday...
John Dominic Crossan will be joining us on Wed. Oct 29th and you're invited! Join us for an evening of wit, wisdome, and wonder as we honor one of the most influential voices in historical Jesus Scholarship! www.tickettailor.com/events/westa...
October 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
John Dominic Crossan will be joining us on Wed. Oct 29th and you're invited! Join us for an evening of wit, wisdome, and wonder as we honor one of the most influential voices in historical Jesus Scholarship! www.tickettailor.com/events/westa...
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
October 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
John Dominic Crossan will be joining us on Wed. Oct 29th and you're invited! Join us for an evening of wit, wisdome, and wonder as we honor one of the most influential voices in historical Jesus Scholarship! www.tickettailor.com/events/westa...
October 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
John Dominic Crossan will be joining us on Wed. Oct 29th and you're invited! Join us for an evening of wit, wisdome, and wonder as we honor one of the most influential voices in historical Jesus Scholarship! www.tickettailor.com/events/westa...
Happy Sage Wisdom Sunday! As you head into this new week... let the wisdom of Leonard Cohen inspire you. The dawn always brings a new opportunity to "Start again." Whatever you left undone or whatever challenges last week brought, today is a new beginning!
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy Sage Wisdom Sunday! As you head into this new week... let the wisdom of Leonard Cohen inspire you. The dawn always brings a new opportunity to "Start again." Whatever you left undone or whatever challenges last week brought, today is a new beginning!
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
We’ve just introduced 1-month FREE of Westar membership! Join to learn the real story behind the Bible &Christian tradition.
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We’ve just introduced 1-month FREE of Westar membership! Join to learn the real story behind the Bible &Christian tradition.
🔗 westarinstitute.org/join-westar
October 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The world of religious scholarship is serious business, but scholars are not without a corny sense of humor. Here's a Friday Funny for you!
We’ve just introduced 1-month FREE of Westar membership! Join to learn the real story behind the Bible &Christian tradition.
🔗 westarinstitute.org/join-westar
We’ve just introduced 1-month FREE of Westar membership! Join to learn the real story behind the Bible &Christian tradition.
🔗 westarinstitute.org/join-westar
Another blog post by Westar scholar Brandon Scott! www.westarinstitute.org/blog/sarah-m...
October 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Another blog post by Westar scholar Brandon Scott! www.westarinstitute.org/blog/sarah-m...
Register today to hear Marianne Borg in conversation with Westar's Art Dewey on October 11th! bit.ly/477gVtb
October 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Register today to hear Marianne Borg in conversation with Westar's Art Dewey on October 11th! bit.ly/477gVtb