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Faith, Poetry and the University: An Interview with Rowan Williams
October 22, 2024 | By Zeki Tan MY ‘25
Rowan Williams is the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury. He taught theology at Oxford and Cambridge and served as the Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, from 2013 to 2020. Dr. Williams is also a poet and translator of poetry; he published his most recent edition of Collected Poems in 2022. In February 2024 he delivered the Taylor Lectures at the Yale Divinity School. I interviewed Dr. Williams while he was in New Haven to discuss his reflections on writing poetry, intellectual life, and how both enrich and are enriched by religious belief. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Sit and Reflect
March 30, 2024 | By Anjelina Gonzalez Cornell ‘27
Is it normal to think about dying in light of the seemingly meaningless pursuit that we call life? This Lenten season, let us contemplate existential despair and find solace in our faith, particularly in the redemptive sacrifice of Christ.
unable
March 29, 2024 | By Hannah Turner BK ‘24
a poem on pain for Good Friday.
The Sun Also Rises
March 29, 2024 | By Matt Pang Cornell ‘25
Human nature can be frightening, especially when we are reminded of the most troubling truth of all, that we killed Jesus. But, through the grace of God, we can rest assured that life shall resurrect.
Sheer, Maundy, or Covenant Thursday?
March 28, 2024 | By Gavin Susantio YDS ‘25
Holy Thursday is known as “Maundy Thursday,” “Covenant Thursday,” and “Sheer Thursday,” among other things. Some of these names are unusual, some are unsurprising, but what do they mean?
The Thick, Confusing Middle
March 25, 2024 | By Michaela Wang BK ‘25
Whether we like it or not, we are all running the race of life, marked characteristically by an uncomfortable in-betweenness, where we question our motives and senses of purpose. This season of Lent, let us reflect on how our faith lives intersect with this race, as we focus on God’s presence amid our own trust.
Upcoming Events:
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Writing Voice Workshop
THURSDAY, JAN 22ND, 6:15-7:50 PM,
Elm Institute
This week, we will hone our writing voice in different styles.
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Editing for Writing with Voice Workshop
THURSDAY, JAN 29TH, 6:15-7:15 PM, Location TBD
Based on the previous week’s workshop, we will edit our pieces to hone our writing voice.
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Veritas Weekend
FEB 6-8TH, Boston
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Theme Introduction Meeting
THURSDAY, FEB 12ND, 6:15-7:15 PM,
Location TBD
Our theme this semester is… mirrors! We will be exploring the literary tradition and potential topics for mirrors.
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Theme Introduction at Elm
THURSDAY, FEB 19ND, 6:15-7:50 PM,
Elm Institute
We will be continuing our exploration of the theme of mirrors at the Elm Institute, with a session led by Peter Wicks.
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Writing Retreat
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH
We will be adjourning to the countryside to spend a day dedicated to making progress on our drafts.