MARCH 2012 UPDATES:

For a link to my recent debate on the theme of Sola Scriptura, please visit:

http://theopologetics.podbean.com/2012/03/27/episode-81-sola-scriptura/

JANUARY 2012 UPDATES:

For information about the Conference Cruise to Alaska, please see www.orthodoxcruises.com

Having completed my Master's in Ecumenical Studies at the Ukrainian Catholic University, I will post my thesis here as soon as possible in case it might be of interest to someone. I was invited to join the faculty there and will be teaching "Methods in Ecumenical Dialogue" for the Spring 2012 semester.

HSU Extension (OLLI at HBAC) COURSES FOR SPRING 2012:

"Global Economics - Key Concepts and Current Issues" - First session is May 1st 2012 at 10 am (Tuesday) and there will be 4 sessions over 4 weeks.

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APRIL 2011 UPDATES:

HSU Extension (OLLI at HBAC) COURSES FOR SPRING 2011:

Physics: From Gravity to Quantum Theory & Consciousness

- Lecture 1: PDF posted - Lecture 2: PDF posted - Lecture 3: PDF posted - Lecture 4: PDF posted - Lecture 5: PDF posted - Lecture 6: PDF posted Recommended readings for the course: - Main texts: - The Quantum Enigma (John Gribbin) - Physics for poets (John Gribbin) - The meaning of the quantum theory (Jim Baggot) - The Cosmic Code (Heinz Pagels)

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DECEMBER 2010 UPDATES:

Peer-reviewed papers accepted for publication and recently published:

In bioethics:

"Maximal care considerations when treating end-stage heart failure patients: Ethical and procedural quandaries in management of the very sick" (with Dr. Ernst Schwarz et al.) in the Journal of Religion and Health

Link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20191322

Link: http://www.springerlink.com/content/n1ng8447r3pxv036/

In theology / applied sciences:

"The recovery of Eucharistic and Holography Ecclesiology as a promising avenue of ecumenical dialogue and broader mutual recognition" (Journal of Ecumenical Studies)

Link: http://journal.jesdialogue.org/back_issues/volume_45_2010/

Bio of main co-author: http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Bios---Physician/P-Z/Ernst-Schwarz-MD-PhD.aspx

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New peer-reviewed papers accepted for publication in academic journals:

"The Effect of Spirituality and Religion on Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure" (with Jesse J. Naghi, MD, Kiran J. Philip, MD, and Ernst R. Schwarz) in the Journal of Religion and Health

Link: http://www.springerlink.com/content/n1ng8447r3pxv036/

"Philosophical implications of the systemic and patient-oriented management of chronic heart failure" (with Ernst R. Schwarz, MD, PhD, Anita Phan, MD, Russell Hobbs, DTh) in the Journal of Religion and Health

Link: http://www.springerlink.com/content/u201378404515686/

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OCTOBER 2010:

HSU workshop for Religious Studies department (10/ 9th and 10th):

Assigned readings package (PDF)
Slides for Lecture 1
Slides for Lecture 2
Audio (MP3) for conference: File 1 | File 2 | File 3

I have also updated the reading resources for the following HSU/OLLI classes:

(1) Relativity, Quantum Physics and Beyond (EENCX050-46269)

(2) Sacred Architecture: "Of Temples and Mysteries" (EENCX050-46306)

Also posted an mp3 (wma actually) which discusses a review of His Broken Body.

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Laurent Cleenewerck

About this site and this page:

Thank you for visiting! I plan to use these pages to post information and regular updates about my writing projects (some published, some in progress) and teaching work.

"Ab insomni non custodita dracone" is an old Latin maxim and family motto which means: "Not guarded by the sleepless dragon" or "They were not kept by the vigilant Dragon." My favorite translation would be "Apart from the vigilant dragon, they (the great things) are not guarded..." Other inspiring and intriguing maxims are found in Florensky's Pillar and Ground of the Truth, as in the example below ("do not search for yourself on the outside"):