For these bewildering times — a global pandemic, forces of tribalistic division, the rise of authoritarianism and untruth — there is a new tool for our toolboxes for understanding. Mimetic Theory positions us, in fact, to think outside our usual boxes from the perspective of anthropology. We need to better understand who we are as human beings. And for disciples of Jesus we find out that this is in line with what he came to do: show us the way to become more truly human.
“I’m convinced that the seminal work of René Girard is the single most promising and productive contemporary resource capable of stimulating fresh readings of the Bible, constructive critical thought about Christian theology and practice, and incisive inducement to productive activism. Paul Nuechterlein has helped me more than anyone else to read the Scriptures in light of Girard’s groundbreaking work. I’d encourage anyone and everyone to seize an opportunity to learn with Paul.” Christian
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An introductory option are single seminars on a topic of the host's choosing.Two currently featured seminars are (click on link for flyers):
Schedule a seminar today! (A general guideline is being able to recruit 10+ colleagues to the share expense of bringing Paul Nuechterlein to your location.) Contact Paul Nuechterlein to explore options and to schedule a one- or two-day seminar which introduces Mimetic Theory and applies it to special topics, including:
- "Strategies for Reading the Bible: Peacemaking in a Post-Truth World"
- "Christian Faithfulness and Economic Justice"
- Racism / Mass Incarceration / Policing
- The Current (Mimetic) Scene in American Politics
- Economic Justice
- Full Inclusiveness in Church Communities / The Bible and Being Created LGBTQ
- Atonement Theology
- Biblical Interpretation / Nonviolence
- Eschatology / Apocalyptic
- Recovering the Prophetic Dimension of the Gospel
- Militarism
- Mimetic Theory as a Powerful Tool for Interpreting Scripture
- Mimetic Theory 101
- A topic of the host's choosing
Monthly/Quarterly Seminar Series — "Full Immersion": 8- or 3-Session Options
This 8- or 3-session series introduces and applies the work of René Girard to gain a better understanding of and engage in central issues of our survival, e.g., racism, economic justice, and militarism. It is an immersion experience for learning Mimetic Theory. (Share with friends through this pdf flyer.)Where: In the comfort of your home or office via Zoom! Or (when not staying at home in a pandemic) DSMT comes to you. In either case: If you have ten+ people interested in this series, contact Paul Nuechterlein by email (pjn.dsmt@gmail.com) to inquire about scheduling a series with your group. When not using the Zoom option, please note that locations more than a 3-hour drive from Racine, WI require overnight accommodations and travel expenses.