1. Mark Hannan

    2011 Congress Attendees Continue to Advocate for Peace

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    Comment
    | Hand-guns, Public Policy
    June 5, 2011
    When the cameras were turned towards Rev. Philip Blackwell at Governor Quinn's press conference with the Illinois Anti-Violence Commission, the question on his mind was, "how did I get here?" After the public action at the 2011 Congress, on issues regarding gun violence and the availability of handguns, SCUPE was pleased to hear that the Commission unanimously opposed the current conceal and carry legislation.
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    Mark Hannan

    Dr. Cornel West

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    Comment
    | Gospel, Principles, Public Policy
    August 6, 2010
    Dr. Cornel West has been making the rounds on various media programs, raising the level or discourse around President Obama, race and justice, and the future of the country. As a service to those who may have missed out I have compiled a somewhat comprehensive list of these resent appearances.
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    Mark Hannan

    McDonald vs. Chicago – Supreme Court Decision pt. 1

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    Comment
    | Despair, Gospel, Hand-guns, Lament, Principles, Public Policy, Understanding Violence
    July 7, 2010
    The Chicago pseudo-newspaper/tabloid RedEye released graphics mapping Chicago’s 2010 homicides in today’s issue.  The statistics are disheartening enough when put in terms of numbers, 217 homicides in 6 months, but when you see it on a map it’s downright overwhelming.  You can visit RedEye’s interactive homicide map and even though...
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Up-Coming Classes

History of the Latino/a Church in the United States (ALTE)
Dr. Daniel R. Rodriguez
May 17, 18, 19, 31 + June 1, 2, 21, 22, 23
(Thursday + Friday evenings 6:00-10:00 + Saturdays 8:30am-4:00pm)

Cross-Cultural Ministry & Interfaith Dialogue Intensive (GTUS)
Dr. Shanta Premawardhana & Rev. Cynthia Milsap
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Eboo Patel
June 4-8, 11-15
(Mondays - Fridays from 9am-5pm)

Proclaiming the Good News of the Old Testament (ALTE)
Dr. Timothy Sandoval
September 7-8 and 21-22
October 5-6 and 19-20
November 2-3
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Public Theology and the City* (GTUS)
*Taught in context at Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Dr. Dave Frenchak
September 7-8
October 26-27
December 7-8
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Eco-Justice: A Vision for a Sustainable City (GTUS)
Dr. Clinton Stockwell
with Pam and Lan Richert of the Eco Justice Collaborative
October 12-13, 19-20 , 26-27
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