Spirituality & Consciousness in a Changing World

About the Programme

Dr Chia’s talks will focus on what it means to be Christian in the modern and increasingly postmodern world with its mind-boggling changes in almost every field of human activity. He will address transitions in the science, religion, politics and cultures of the world and discuss what has come to be known as World Christianity.

This workshop will explore developing fields in the area not only of Catholic theology but also of humanity's collective consciousness. He will draw on the groundbreaking works of transpersonal theorist Ken Wilber as well as the integral vision of the holistic health physician Deepak Chopra. These works are helping us to cross borders that divide and bring people together in God's loving embrace.

About the facilitator            

Edmund Chia is originally from Kuala Lumpur where he began his career as a teacher. From 1996-2004 he was the executive secretary of interreligious dialogue for the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences. He then taught at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, a seminary and graduate school of ministry.

Since 2011 he has been on the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy of the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne. He has a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Human Development, an M.A. in Comparative Religion (all from the U.S.), and a Ph.D in Intercultural Theology (from the Netherlands).

When
Thursday 19 June    7.30 pm – 10.30 pm [Registration at 7pm]
Friday 20 June        7.30 pm – 10.30 pm

Where
La Salle Hall, Jalan 5/15B, Off Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya

Registration
RM 20 for both the talks (inclusive of light refreshment during breaks) which can be paid on the first evening. Kindly complete & return the form via email to chowbernie@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance.

Closing Date: June 14, 2013

Enquiries
Angeline (03-7955 0845); Bernie (012-2637912)