With Marilyn McEntyre, PhD / Online, Zoom

Good reading is never passive. These days, in the midst of political disarray and ecclesial divisions we need good readers more than ever who bring skill, discernment and prayerful reflection to reading both the Bible and works of literature, history, science, and the daily news. In this session we’ll talk about reading practices that help keep us responsible and responsive as well as identifying some of the pitfalls and consequences of careless reading. We’ll also reflect on what it still means to be “people of the book."

* Marilyn McEntyre, a longtime professor of literature and medical humanities, teaches for New College and Westmont College, and is on the faculty of Western Seminary’s “Sacred Art of Writing” doctor of ministry program as well as the “Forest Dwelling” program at the Oblate School of Theology. She offers spiritual retreats and writing workshops and continues to write about spirituality, language, healthcare and earth care. She also works as a writing coach. Her recent books include When Poets Pray, Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict, and a collection of lenten readings, Where the Eye Alights.

General fee $25 / Student fee $10