Scholarship, Formation, and Witness at the intersections of Theology, Medicine, and Culture

We invite participants to reimagine and to reengage contemporary practices of health and medicine in light of Christian tradition and the practices of Christian communities.

TMC Seminar Series
Fellowship in Theology, Medicine, and Culture
Reimagining Health Collaborative
Gathering for Christians in Healthcare

In the Spotlight

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The Garden: Inspiration for the Reimagining Health Collaborative

In the Bible, the story of humans begins in a garden. The first humans, formed from dust and breath, found their health maintained and sustained within a garden that contained “every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food” (Gen. 2:9, NRSV).  This organic language – of cultivation rather than production, of
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Healing Words: Patients have stories physicians need to hear

TMC’s Ray Barfield has published a piece in Duke Magazine, “Healing Words: Patients have stories physicians need to hear.” In it, he explores the importance of language and storytelling to the practice of medicine. “To say what matters is to make a statement of value, and value is not a biological concept. When we talk
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TMC Seminars Fall 2016

This Fall, The Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative, in partnership with the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine at Duke, will continue the Theology, Medicine, and Culture Seminar Series. These seminars are regular gatherings of faculty, fellows, students, and others interested in the intersection of theology, medicine and culture. Formats include invited speakers, clinical case discussions, and colloquia for student research.
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Theology, Medicine & Culture Events

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Incorporating Spirituality in Patient Care

Monday, October 3, 2016, 7PM
Myers Park United Methodist Church will host a lecture, "Incorporating Spirituality in Patient Care," with James Howell, PhD, Senior Minister of Myers Park.

Humanities in Medicine Lecture Series with John Swinton

Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 12PM
The Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine at Duke will hold a seminar, “Spirituality in Healthcare: Just Because It May Be ‘Made Up’ Does Not Mean That It Is Not Real," with John Swinton, PhD.

Receiving Peace Throughout the Day – Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

Monday, October 10, 2016, 7PM
Myers Park United Methodist Church will host a lecture, "Receiving Peace Throughout the Day - Avoiding Caregiver Burnout," with Nicole Greer, PPCC, Founder and Principle Coach of Vibrant Coaching.

What is the Place of Sedation in the Care at the End of Life?

Friday, October 14, 2016, 8AM | 3rd Floor Lecture Hall , University of Chicago Divinity School
The Program on Medicine and Religion at the University of Chicago and the Martin Marty Center for the Advanced Study of Religion Present the first of a four-part annual series entitled, "What is the Place of Sedation in the Care at the End of Life?"