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Christianity in China has followed a unique trajectory, shaped by historical, cultural, and political challenges that set it apart from its development in the West. In this discussion, Dr. Woody Zhu will offer his perspective on the evolution of Christianity in modern China, highlighting the struggles and resilience of Chinese believers and the distinct ways in which the faith is practiced and perceived compared to the Western world. As a Chinese Christian, he will also share personal reflections on the challenges of embracing Christianity in China and explore what these differences reveal about the faith’s place in a global context.

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Twice a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

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Dr. Theresa Stujenske will explore the critical issue of data privacy in digital health technologies, using menstrual cycle tracking applications as a case study. Menstrual tracking technologies are increasingly popular tools for monitoring reproductive health, yet their use raises significant concerns about the collection, storage, and sharing of sensitive health data.  The lecture will highlight common privacy risks associated with these applications, including the lack of transparency in data usage policies, the potential for unauthorized sharing of personal health data with third parties, and insufficient regulatory oversight. 

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Twice a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

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The Rev. Canon Natalie Hall will give a brief overview of the history of supersessionism between Jews and Christians. She will highlight similarities (like one God), departures (like Jesus Christ), and anxieties (like who is saved?) between the two close faiths, then suggest a way forward for the two bodies to exist and engage together. Unlike any other two faith traditions, Jews and Christians have the unique capacity to be faithful in parallel to the unique promises given to each by God and yet enjoy threads of common life now and shared hope for life in the world to come. 

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Twice a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

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Our first Faculty Convivium speaker is Dr. James DeMasi, with a presentation titled, “Not From Here (A Reflection on Poetry & Hockey).”

In this reflection, Dr. James DeMasi will consider the importance of narratives in defining the collective life of a place, why hockey is the last best sport in America, and the possibility of being from where you aren't from. No knowledge of hockey required.

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The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Twice a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

PAST event

This convivium's presenter will be Christy Martsolf, MSN, CRNP, AGNP-c (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, board certified in Adult Gerontology). Her presentation is titled, “Birth Controlled: A Provider’s Search for Dignity in Women’s Healthcare.”

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Twice a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

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This convivium's presenter will be Dr. Stephen Calme, of Carlow University. His presentation is titled, "Epistemic Humility as a Christian Approach to Racial Justice."

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Twice a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

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This convivium's presenter will be Dr. Jonathan Caulkins, of Carnegie Mellon University. His presentation is titled, "Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression on College Campuses: Contemporary Challenges and Christian Perspectives."

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Once a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

PAST EVENT

We will hear and discuss a presentation from Dr. Franklin Tanner Capps titled "Species Extinction, World Annihilation, and the Cosmic Future of Humanity.

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Once a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

PAST EVENT

Our April Convivium will include a talk by Dr. Brent Robbins (Psychology, Point Park University). More information coming soon!

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Once a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute.

PAST EVENT

You're invited to the next Beatrice Institute Christian Faculty Convivium! The evening will feature drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a short reflection entitled "A neuroscience perspective on the role of emotions in the spiritual life" by Dr. Marta Peciña (Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh), Director of the Translational Neuropsychopharmacology and Neuroimaging Lab. Spouses and significant others are welcome! Childcare and pizza will be available for little ones in an adjacent room.

The Christian Faculty Convivium creates a space for faculty to meet, collaborate, and foster intellectual friendships. Once a semester, Beatrice Institute Faculty Fellows host an evening of refreshments and a short talk. Consonant with Beatrice Institute's mission, these gatherings are animated by intellectual friendship and allow area faculty to explore interdisciplinary collaborations and enjoy the company of those who pursue the Beautiful, the Good, and the True.

This is an open event, so feel free to pass this information along to any local faculty member who might be interested in attending or learning more about Beatrice Institute!