Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap aims to provide a casual gathering place for Catholics to sip beer, hear brief presentations and ask questions that help keep their faith lives relevant amid the demands of their professional and personal lives. The event is held upstairs at The Tap Room (2100 Locust Street, St. Louis). Admission is free and all are welcome.

2007-2008 Theology on Tap

Changing Face of the Priesthood
Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP, STD
Ann Garrido, DMin
September 17, 2007
The Second Vatican Council, sexual abuse scandal, and the rising recognition of lay ministry are part of the changing face of the priesthood. We'll talk about leading trends and realities that shape the face of the priesthood, in the USA and globally.
Consumer's Guide to Preaching: What Every Hearer Needs to Know
Fr. Greg Heille, OP, DMin
October 15, 2007
Preaching is one of the most fundamental ways in which the connection between the world of the Sacred Scriptures is applied to our world today. While the preacher must prepare to make the connection from the world of the Scriptures to our world, we too must prepare ourselves to hear the preaching. Come and explore some helpful tips for listening to preaching.
Naming God: A Conversation Between a Rabbi and a Sister
Rabbi Joe Rosenbloom
Sr. Catherine Vincie, RSHM, PhD
Nov. 19, 2006
The man upstairs, holy wisdom, Father, YHWH � these are some of the ways in which our two traditions have named God. Find out how Jews and Christians have come to name and understand their relationship with God.
Do Catholics Have Family Values?
Celeste Mueller, DMin
December 10, 2007
We hear talks of family values, usually in reference to evangelical politics, but do Catholics have family values? We will explore Catholic family values from our rich theological tradition.
Who Wrote the Bible: Catholic Understanding of Biblical Interpretation and Inspiration
Rev. Seán Charles Martin, S.T.D.
January 28, 2008
How do Catholics understand biblical inerrancy, inspiration and interpretation? Come discover how the Church reads and interprets the Sacred Scriptures.
Just War: Can War Really be Just?
Fr. Richard Peddicord, OP, PhD
February 25, 2008
Our understanding of the Just War Tradition continues to develop as we reflect on the contexts in which it is applied. We will discuss the ongoing conversation surrounding the Just War Tradition.
Ethics in an Election Year
Sr. Jean deBlois, CSJ, PhD
March 10, 2008
With the upcoming election year, it is really tough to weigh all your options. We will utilize Catholic ethical principles to help evaluate our election decisions.
By Whose Authority: The Changing Role of the Laity in the Church
April 21, 2008
The renewal and increased awareness of baptismal identity and call have led many to be called to service to the Church and to the world. We will survey the changing role of laity in the Catholic Church and in society.

For more information about Theology on Tap, contact us at events@ai.edu.

Theology on Tap is a copyrighted program of RENEW International.