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CONFERENCES
Programme on Sex, Intimacy, and Love:
The “Programme on Sex, Intimacy, and Love” is targeted as the theme for a joint project of the Institute of Medicine, Psychology and Religion (IMPR) and the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion (OCAMPR) in response to questions concerning the relationship between sexuality and spirituality. This three-year program is intended to create an open dialogue to support an inclusive exchange to address the needs and understandings of the Orthodox Christian community regarding sexuality, love, and intimacy.
Session I, November 3-4, 2006: Sexuality
"Creating a Framework for Healthy Sexuality"
Session II, Intimacy: Fall, 2008
Session III, Love: Fall, 2009
PAST CONFERENCES
The Healing Initiative Conference Series:
The Healing Initiative of the Institute for Medicine, Psychology, and Religion concluded a 3-year conference series in 2006, as an outgrowth of collaborative research with the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard University, and in affiliation with the Lilly Foundation at Hellenic College and the Local Societies Initiative of the Metanexus Institute. Its purview was to encourage the integration of faith and healing by supporting interdisciplinary dialogue, research, and practice through publications and conferences in the field of holistic healing.
Session III, 2006: Praxis
“Holistic Healing in Byzantium: Modern Adaptations”
NEW: Conference Results!
Session III Conference Brochure
Session III Conference Schedule
Press Releases:
5/5/06 | 3/16/06 | 1/28/06 | 12/9/05 | 11/18/05
What People Said About the Conference
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Session II, 2005: Theology
“Holistic Healing in Byzantium: Theological Insights”
Session II: Conference Brochure
Session II: Conference Program
Press Release: 1/21/05
Session I, 2004: History
“Holistic Healing in Byzantium: Epistemologies and Methodologies”
Session I: Conference Brochure
Press Release: 7/12/04
Related Materials
“Religion was part and parcel of Byzantine healing” Science and Theology News, July 2004
Theologian Provides Personal Witness of Power of Faith and Medicine for Healing
Metanexus Conference 2006
"Continuity and Change: Perspectives in Science and Religion"
Dr. John Chirban, on behalf of INMPR spoke on:
"Epistemologies and Methodologies of Holistic Healing In Byzantium and the Practice of Holistic Healing Today" (Listing | Paper)
Creating a Framework for Healthy Sexuality Deadline September 20 |
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Dr. Markides, professor of sociology at the University of Maine and visiting professor of sociology at Boston University, presents his findings about healers from a field study tracking various modalities of spiritual healers in the countrysides of Greece. |
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