Exploring Global Mysticism Through a Process Lens – Part 1
Probing Four Mystics and their Practices with a Process Spirit to Discover God’s Presence and Action
Live Session Info
Dates: May 7, 2025 – May 28, 2025
Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 PM Pacific
Zoom Info: Click on the session links below to access.
Description
Process-relational thought is inherently mystical. God is present in all things, and all things live in relationship with God. Deep down, we are all mystics. We can experience the Divine when we open the “doors of perception” and experience both the intimacy and infinity of God and our fellow creatures.
In this four-week course, we will explore four mystics in the spirit of process theology, experiencing their sense of God’s global as well as personal presence and discovering practices that can enable us to more fully experience the divine in our lives, relationships, and citizenship.
Dr. Epperly will draw from his book, The Mystic in You: Discovering a God-Filled World, so students may want to purchase the text in advance.
Outline
- The Spirit of Mysticism for Just Such a Time as Now – Howard Thurman
- Prophetic Mysticism – Hildegard of Bingen
- Moment by Moment Mysticism – Brother Lawrence
- Mysticism in a Time of War – Etty Hillesum
Course Content
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