Center for Process Studies

NEW BOOK: Can We Talk About Death?: An Open and Relational Vision

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Rooted in the relational vision of process theology, this session invites participants to listen, pray, and belong with the sacred presence woven through Earth herself.

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In this presentation from our June Eco-Forum, author Jeremy Lent explores the concept of an ecological civilization: why we need it, its underlying principles, and a glimpse of what it might look like in practice.

Watch the plenary lecture: youtu.be/7hHLlQTCDi0

Might creatio ex nihilo be reimagined, not as a display of unilateral control, but as the first expression of a divine relationality that honors the freedom and value of all that follows? Lina Langby and Jay McDaniel explore this question and more in this Pop-Up conversation: youtu.be/NtMXGa5mqds

In this event, Dr. Adis Duderija will explore how integrating process thought into Islamic feminism can provide fresh perspectives on key Islamic theological concepts that can further fortify the key ideas of Islamic feminist theology.

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We're happy to announce that the recordings from our recent Revitalizing Biophilosophy conference are all available for public viewing!

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NEW BOOK: The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring the Hiddenness of Christ and God

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Michael Levin. Against Mind-Blindness: Recognizing and Communicating with Agential Materials and Beyond

What do my memories mean? Storytelling

Summary

The Cognitive Light Cone: flexible boundary of the self

Today I was lucky to attended @drmichaellevin.bsky.social ’s fascinating talk “Against Mind-Blindness: Recognizing and Communicating With Agential Materials and Beyond” at the SEMF Interdisciplinary School. Also loved his earlier Bio-Philosophy talk organised by @ctr4process.bsky.social

This course explores the dynamic intersection of Whitehead’s process philosophy and the arts. Each session focuses on a particular art form and its resonances with key Whiteheadian themes—creativity, relationality, feeling, and becoming.

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In August the Process Thought 101 learning circle will read Loren Eiseley’s The Star Thrower which is a blend of science, nature writing, and spirituality.

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Rooted in the relational vision of process theology, this pop-up invites participants to listen, pray, and belong with the sacred presence woven through Earth herself.

RSVP: processandfaith.org/event/proces...

NEW BOOK: Contemporary Interpretations and Readings of the Yijing: The Changes in Our Times

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Episode 2 of Conversations Process is out now! In this episode hosts Jay McDaniel and Jared Morningstar sit down with guest Matt Segall to reflect on the broader vision of process philosophy for the 21st century.

Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel here: youtu.be/xMogEVGg5vU

Our Educator's Toolbox now has a new resource! Ideas in Process: Ten Whiteheadian Transitions is a slide deck from Dr. Andrew M. Davis exploring existential and theological transitions inspired by Whitehead's process thought.

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Drawing on overlooked 20th-century figures, non-Western traditions, and emerging process-relational paradigms, this conference will explore biophilosophy’s foundations, key concepts, and future directions.

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Our podcast, Conversations in Process, is back with new episodes for Season 3!
We kick off the new season with The Future of Process Theology with Jay McDaniel & Jared Morningstar. Together they discuss about how they first encountered the world of process thought. youtu.be/4eeS9OUxAO8

Drawing on overlooked 20th-century figures, non-Western traditions, and emerging process-relational paradigms, this conference will explore biophilosophy’s foundations, key concepts, and future directions.

Register: ctr4process.org/conference/r...

Any decent mother comforts her distressed son by hugging him and speaking words the boy can hear clearly. Any caring father helps his injured daughter into h... The Hidden Sacred | Process Pop-Up

Process Pop Up: The Hidden Sacred with Tim Miller is now available on our youtube channel!

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The application for the Process Studies & South Asia Fellowship offered in partnership with the University of California, Irvine Program in Religious Studies is open! The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.

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This conversation delves into the intersection of philosophy, cultural evolution, and the Hemisphere Hypothesis, beginning with a lecture by Dr. Iain McGilchrist, followed by a moderated dialogue with integral philosopher Steve McIntosh and audience Q&A.

Watch here: youtu.be/0zjdypYYXIs

Monalisa’s presentation will offer a faith-full process for navigating the current immigration landscape, taking into account baptismal vows while finding meaningful and practical means and actions for living out Christian faith during this season.

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Process Pop-Up: Creation out of Nothing and the Ultimacy of Love
Monday, June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
In this process pop-up, theologian Lina Langby invites us to imagine a more expansive form of open and relational theology.
Learn more & signup: processandfaith.org/event/proces...

New Course starting Wednesday June 25th!
Ecological Civilization: Crises and Possibilities with Mary Elizabeth Moore
Six Online Sessions
Weds, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Pacific
June 25 - July 30, 2025
Online via Zoom
Learn more and sign up here: cobb.institute/learning-lab...

The application for the Process Studies & South Asia Fellowship offered in partnership with the University of California, Irvine Program in Religious Studies is open! The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.

Learn more and apply here: sites.google.com/view/uciproc...

Join us for Christian Process Explorations this Monday, June 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT!

Christian Process Explorations is a discussion group about the exploring, sharing, and practice of Christian Process-Relational Theology.

Learn more and sign up here: processandfaith.org/event/christ...

TOMORROW!
Process Pop-Up: The Hidden Sacred with Tim Miller
Tuesday, June 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

In this process pop-up, Tim will consider the atheist challenge and the process and open and relational answers.

Learn more and sign up here: processandfaith.org/event/proces...

This presentation will include close reading of a few original poems by Christina Hutchins, focused on climate value/agency, and a couple from other poets. No need to be used to poetry!

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Now on YouTube: Trees Touching: Whitehead, Teilhard and the Matter of EcoCiv with Catherine Keller

Watch here: youtu.be/FvDvpLCVa78

Process Pop-Up: Creation out of Nothing and the Ultimacy of Love
Monday, June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT

In this process pop-up, theologian Lina Langby invites us to imagine a more expansive form of open and relational theology.

Learn more and sign up here: processandfaith.org/event/proces...

Process Pop-Up: The Hidden Sacred with Tim Miller
Tuesday, June 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

In this process pop-up, Tim will consider the atheist challenge and the process and open and relational answers.

Learn more and sign up here: processandfaith.org/event/proces...