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Lectures with Sarah Coakley

Sarah Coakleywww.sarahcoakley.com
Recordings of lectures by the Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley, formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. These series are sometimes from various parish contexts, or are teachings attached to her personal website created for both the Church and academy.
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Episodes

Coda for What is the Good of the Church? (Part 5 of 5)

‘What is the Good of the Church?’: A Series of Reflections on Ecclesiology for Advent 2021 Session V: ‘Coda’ with the Rev'd Dr. Sarah Coakley. Find further information at www.sarahcoakley.com.

Dec 18, 202115 minSeason 6Ep. 5

The American Heritage of Racism: Can an Ecclesial Vision of Hope be Found? (Part 4 of 5)

‘What is the Good of the Church?’: A Series of Reflections on Ecclesiology for Advent 2021 Session IV: ‘The American Heritage of Racism: Can an Ecclesial Vision of Hope be Found?’ with the Rev'd Dr. Sarah Coakley, Dr. Vincent Lloyd and Dr. Jonathan Tran. Find further information, as well as the accompanying handout, at www.sarahcoakley.com.

Dec 17, 202138 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Contemporary Ecclesiological Crises and Questions (Part 3 of 5)

‘What is the Good of the Church?’: A Series of Reflections on Ecclesiology for Advent 2021 Session III: ‘Contemporary Ecclesiological Crises and Questions: How Should We Reimagine the Episcopal Church within the Anglican Communion Today?’ with the Rev'd Dr. Sarah Coakley, Dr. Scott MacDougall and Br. James Koester, SSJE. Find further information, as well as the accompanying handout, at www.sarahcoakley.com.

Dec 09, 202146 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Learning from History: Select Visions of the Church (Part 2 of 5)

The Rev'd Dr. Sarah Coakley, Dr. Hannah Matis, and the Rev'd Dr. Benjamin King discuss 'Learning from History: Select Visions of the Church from the Constantinian Settlement through the English Reformation and to the Great Renewal Movements of the 19th Century'. This is the second of five sessions of "What is the Good of the Church?, where Sarah Coakley examines afresh the fundamental question of how we should think of, imagine, and hope for the life of the Church today. The focus is on the effe...

Dec 02, 202148 minSeason 6Ep. 2

The Kingdom and the Church in the New Testament (Part 1 of 5)

The Rev'd Dr. Sarah Coakley and the Rev'd Dr. Richard Hays discuss 'The Kingdom and the Church in the New Testament'. This is the first of five sessions of "What is the Good of the Church?, where Sarah Coakley examines afresh the fundamental question of how we should think of, imagine, and hope for the life of the Church today. The focus is on the effects of the global pandemic and of intensified political and ecclesiastical divisions in the Anglican Communion and within the Episcopal Church its...

Nov 25, 202137 minSeason 6Ep. 1

The Spirituality of the Rule of Benedict: Mutual "Listening" to God and the Building of Transformative Communities

The Rev. Professor Sarah Coakley and Fr. Luigi Gioia discuss 'The Spirituality of the Rule of Benedict: Mutual "Listening" to God and the Building of Transformative Communities'. This is the fourth and final session on 'Deepening Prayer in a Time of Pandemic and Social Unrest', held via webinar at Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, Washington DC. If you would like more information about the School of Theology and Prayer, to access the handout from this session, or to listen to this as a podc...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Problem of Negative "Thoughts" in Prayer According to the Desert Tradition: Approaching Sickness through the Lens of Deepened Prayer

The Rev. Professor Sarah Coakley and Fr. Martin Laird, OSA discuss 'The Problem of Negative "Thoughts" in Prayer According to the Desert Tradition: Approaching Sickness through the Lens of Deepened Prayer'. This is the third of four sessions on 'Deepening Prayer in a Time of Pandemic and Social Unrest', held via webinar at Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, Washington DC. If you would like more information about the School of Theology and Prayer, to access the handout from this session, or t...

Jul 29, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 3

The Desert Fathers and Mothers: Rediscovering the Early Monastic Tradition and Its Surprising Application to Today's Crises

The Rev. Professor Sarah Coakley discusses 'The Desert Fathers and Mothers: Rediscovering the Early Monastic Tradition and Its Surprising Application to Today's Crises'. This is the second of four sessions on 'Deepening Prayer in a Time of Pandemic and Social Unrest', held via webinar at Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, Washington DC. If you would like more information about the School of Theology and Prayer, to access the handout from this session, or to listen to this as a podcast, visit...

Jul 23, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Deepening Prayer: How Do I Begin Again When Prayer Seems Impossible?

Fr. Martin Smith and the Rev. Dr. Sarah Coakley discuss beginning prayer again in the midst of crisis. This is the first of four sessions on 'Deepening Prayer in a Time of Pandemic and Social Unrest', held via webinar at Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes, Washington DC. If you would like more information about the School of Theology and Prayer, to access the handout from this session, or to watch this as a video, visit this link . Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerl...

Jul 15, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Trinity Sunday: The Doctrine of the Trinity: What does it Mean and Why do We Need It?

The fourth session of the Eastertide 2020 series held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington DC. Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in-residence.

Jun 10, 202059 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit: What sort of “Interruption”?

The third session of the Eastertide 2020 series held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington DC. Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in-residence.

Jun 03, 20201 hrSeason 4Ep. 3

Ascension: What Does It Mean For Us That "Christ Ascended Into Heaven"?

The second session of the Eastertide 2020 series held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C.. Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in-residence. Professor William Werpehowski, Chair of the Department of Theology, and McDevitt Chair in Catholic Theo...

May 27, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Eastertide: Resurrection: How Can I Believe in it?

The first session of the Eastertide 2020 series held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C.. We had some issues with audio during the first 20 minutes or so. There may be some moments where a word or phrase is unclear, particularly between 15-17 minutes in. Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and S...

May 18, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Lent: Paul on the Death of Christ and our "Justification"

The third session of ‘Challenging themes for Lent’, held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C.. Taught by: Dr. A. Katherine Grieb, Meade Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Virginia Theological Seminary. Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in-residence....

Apr 03, 202055 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Lent: How does Christ Save? Varieties of Theories of Atonement

The second session of ‘Challenging themes for Lent’, held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C.. Taught by: Dr. Nicholas Lombardo, OP. Dominican House of Studies and Faculty of Theology, Catholic University of America. Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in...

Apr 03, 20201 hrSeason 3Ep. 2

Lent: Incarnation and Passion with Rowan Williams

The first session of ‘Challenging themes for Lent’, held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C.. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams responds to questions from Sarah Coakley as he discusses his book Christ the Heart of Creation (2018). Taught by: +Rowan Williams is the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury and now Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at t...

Mar 20, 202059 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Epiphany: Prayer as Struggle and Temptation

The second of two Epiphany sessions on prayer, held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C.. In this session, we turn to the issue of temptation and disturbance in prayer, and to the ordering of desires that prayer engenders. We will focus on the gospel Temptation narratives (in anticipation of Lent), and on Paul's extraordinary discussion of Christian prayer in Romans 8. Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly No...

Mar 20, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Epiphany: Why should we pray and what is prayer for?

The first of two Epiphany sessions on prayer, held at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C. Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in-residence.

Mar 03, 202047 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Challenging Themes for Advent: Hope

The fourth session of Challenging Themes for Advent at the School of Theology and Prayer , at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C. Taught by: Dr. David Elliot. Elliot is an Assistant Professor of Moral Theology/Ethics at Catholic University of America, and is author of the book Hope and Christian Ethics (Cambridge, 2017). Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of...

Jan 19, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Challenging Themes for Advent: Repentance and Confession

The third session of Challenging Themes for Advent at the School of Theology and Prayer , at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C. Taught by: Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and St. Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in-residence. Father Dominique Peridans. Formerly a member of the L'Arche community and the Congregation of St. Jean, Pe...

Jan 19, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Challenging Themes for Advent: Divine Judgement

The second session of Challenging Themes for Advent at the School of Theology and Prayer, at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C. Taught by the Rev. Dr. Katherine Sonderegger. Sonderegger holds the William Meade Chair in Systematic Theology at Virginia Theological Seminary.

Jan 19, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Challenging Themes for Advent: Incarnation

The first session of Challenging Themes for Advent at the School of Theology and Prayer , at Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes in Washington D.C. Taught by Rev'd Professor Sarah Coakley. Coakley was formerly Norris-Hulse Professor at the University of Cambridge. She has recently joined the Episcopal Parish of Ascension and S Agnes as an assisting priest and theologian-in-residence.

Jan 19, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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