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Local clergy launch interfaith seminar series on environment, epidemics and the arts
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Bishop Joel Johnson and Rabbi Peter Hyman described a multi-topic seminar series called 'Oaks of Mamre' and other courses that will include topics on resilient agriculture, biophilia, historical epidemics (including a mention of Marburg virus) and biblical commentary in the arts; they plan to take the program to colleges.
Bishop Joel Johnson and Rabbi Peter Hyman discussed a new and expanded program of interfaith seminars intended for local audiences and college presentations up the East Coast.
Johnson described the "Oaks of Mamre," an initiative drawing on Genesis imagery and designed to bring Jewish, Christian and Muslim participants together for conversation. "This is something that we want to continue to do," he said, noting prior work through the Talbot Association of Clergy and Laity.
Planned seminar topics include "Preserving the Fruits of the Earth" (looking at older crop varieties and resilience), "Biophilia" (our relationship with the biosphere), a course on famine and epidemics that Johnson said will address historical patterns and current concerns — he mentioned the Marburg virus as a contemporary risk — and a class linking Biblical commentary to the fine arts.
The hosts said they intend to expand beyond local programming by working with a retired college president to arrange presentations at colleges and universities. "We're talking with a retired college president... to help us line up presentations at colleges and universities up and down the East Coast," Johnson said.
The broadcast invited public participation and said schedules and registration details would be shared later; no enrollment information or fee structures were provided on-air.
