Podcasts from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

David Livingstone is Professor of Geography and Intellectual History at Queen's University, Belfast where he works on the history of geographical ideas and the historical geographies of science and religion. He is a member of a number of national and international academic institutions including Royal Irish Academy and a Fellow of the British Academy. In the fourth of our 'On being human' series of seminars, Professor Livingstone examines the history of the idea of Adam as the progenitor of the human race, how this has been challenged and how it has been intertwined with strategies to harmonise scripture and science.

You can read Professor Livingstone’s blog here. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/October-2016/On-being-Human%E2%80%A6-Christianity-the-science-of-huma.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Dr. Dónal O’Mathúna has taught and published widely on healthcare ethics. He is Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Decision-Making & Evidence in the School of Nursing & Human Sciences at Dublin City University. In his seminar Dr. O’Mathúna asks Can human nature be improved through applied science?

You can read Dr. O’Mathúna’s blog here. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/October-2016/On-being-Human%E2%80%A6Third-Millennial-Humanity.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Dr. Dónal O’Mathúna has taught and published widely on healthcare ethics. He is Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Decision-Making & Evidence in the School of Nursing & Human Sciences at Dublin City University. In his seminar Dr. O’Mathúna asks Can human nature be improved through applied science?

You can read Dr. O’Mathúna’s blog here. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/October-2016/On-being-Human%E2%80%A6Third-Millennial-Humanity.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Professor John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College. In his seminar, ‘The Beginning and the End: Issues of Life and Death’, he explored whether orthodox Christian understandings of humanity provide insights for the rapidly changing world of medical ethics.

You can read Professor Wyatt’s Blog here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/September-2016/On-being-human-Issues-of-life-death.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Professor John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College. In his seminar, ‘The Beginning and the End: Issues of Life and Death’, he explored whether orthodox Christian understandings of humanity provide insights for the rapidly changing world of medical ethics.

You can read Professor Wyatt’s Blog here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/September-2016/On-being-human-Issues-of-life-death.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

Dr Bryan Chapell, senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois, was the keynote speaker at the launch, on 21st September 2016, of ‘How to Be a Close to Home Congregation’, a seven-session Bible study and video resource which seeks to help any member of any congregation understand the importance of covenant theology and how it practically shapes key areas of congregational life: community, family, worship, sacrament and welcome. Dr. Chapell spoke about the how Christian parents can pass on faith in their homes and what congregations can do to support them in this vital task.

'Close to Home' is a growing conversation within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland which has sought to rediscover and recapture the importance of covenant theology for the Church today. It has this name because it seeks to shape church life to keep our children and young people feeling right at home in a joined up community of all ages, a place we all want them to stay.

See more at www.presbyterianireland.org/closetohome

‘On being human’ is a series of six thought-provoking seminars that provide an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a human being in the 21st Century.

Part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s Church in the Public Square series [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/publicsquare], ‘On being human’ draws on the expertise of academics and professionals working in a variety of disciplines in Ireland and the UK to explore the essence and uniqueness of human life.

Dr. Desi Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at PCI’s Union Theological College set the scene in the first seminar, ‘What Genesis 1-3 says about human identity?’

His seminar explored what these three chapters of the Bible have to say in the light of contemporary biblical studies and considered the relevance of their message for modern life.

You can read Dr. Alexander’s Blog here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/Blog/September-2016/On-being-human-in-the-beginning.aspx] and the original ‘On being human’ news story here [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/September-2016/Essence-of-humanity-at-heart-of-forthcoming-semina.aspx.]

Address given by Rev David Bruce at the Thursday afterrnoon worship of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.

Address of Dr Chris Wright at the Evening Celebration of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.

Address given by Rev David Cupples at the Wednesday afternoon worship of the 2016 General Assembly.

The General Assembly is the decision and policy making body of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. It meets annually with approximately 1,000 delegates from Presbyterian congregations all around Ireland involved in the five days of worship, prayer, bible study, celebration and decision making. The Assembly met in Assembly Buildings, Belfast from Monday, 6th June until Friday, 10th June, 2016.