Sentences with phrase «other cultural themes»

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Can we reconceive theological education in such a way that (1) it clearly pertains to the totality of human life, in the public sphere as well as the private, because it bears on all of our powers; (2) it is adequate to genuine pluralism, both of the «Christian thing» and of the worlds in which the «Christian thing» is lived, by avoiding naiveté about historical and cultural conditioning without lapsing into relativism; (3) it can be the unifying overarching goal of theological education without requiring the tacit assumption that there is a universal structure or essence to education in general, or theological inquiry in particular, which inescapably denies genuine pluralism by claiming to be the universal common denominator to which everything may be reduced as variations on a theme; and (4) it can retrieve the strengths of both the «Athens» and the «Berlin» types of excellent schooling, without unintentionally subordinating one to the other?

I think James Cone is right when he says: «Theologians of the Christian Church have not interpreted Christian ethics as an act for the liberation of the oppressed because their views of divine revelation were defined by philosophy and other cultural values rather than by the biblical theme of God as the liberator of the oppressed.»

Muhammad used his family's moon god, (Sin), and cooked up his religion using all kinds of other circulating, well known cultural themes, and elements.

From these traditions, we have inherited not only the specific substantive emphases that distinguish each from the others but a legacy of common themes as well: (1) a theoretically grounded rationale for the importance of studying religion in any serious effort to understand the major dynamics of modern societies, (2) a view of religion that recognizes the significance of its cultural content and form, and (3) a perspective on religion that draws a strong connection between studies of religion and studies of culture more generally — specifically, studies of.

Earlier, as part of the activities marking the 80th birthday of the former president, there was an international symposium, where a former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young; a former permanent delegate of Kenya to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, Dr. Mary Khimulu, and others spoke on the theme: «Purpose and utilitarian values of presidential libraries.»

In short, the movie starts with Thor chained up in the lair of a fire demon named Surtur and ends on Asgard with Thor, his adoptive brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who is more often his enemy than his friend, an Asgardian warrior known as a Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), and the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) battling Thor and Loki's recently freed sister Hela (Cate Blanchett, camping it up deliciously), the Goddess of Death, whose role in Asgard's conquering of the nine other realms has been largely obliterated from the official history (this is the film's one major socio - cultural theme, and it gets a beautifully realized visualization when Hela causes a seemingly innocuous painted dome to crack open, revealing a portrait of a much darker and more violent history underneath).

So it is perhaps of no surprise that there are favorite themes that readers return to again and again — such as billionaires, cowboys or babies — but also that other trends come and go, depending on the current cultural climate and how it affects what reading experience women are looking for.

- Water sports including - Water polo, water aerobics, ocean kayaking, paddle boating, boogie boarding and windsurfing - Daily scheduled yoga classes (60 min)- A range of lifestyle classes such as cooking and painting (60 min)- Evening entertainment including live music and traditional dance - Games lounge with billiards, table tennis, air hockey, video games - Full access to the fitness centre - Themed buffet dinners with a cultural show - Selection of welcome drinks, fruit basket, cold towel, hotel souvenir, private check - in and welcome briefing - Wide selection of beverages included between 11:00 am — Midnight (discount on other beverages including Champagne and imported wines)- Extended check out until 2:00 pm

As the newest address on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Habtoor City will feature two other Starwood hotels under the distinct W Hotels and Westin brands, three residential towers, and a spectacular water - themed show by Dragone, the world's leading cultural creation company, located along the upcoming Dubai Water Canal.

The report covers the following in - destination activities categories: Ground transportation Tours by air (helicopter tours, tours by plane) Tours by land (bus tours) Tours by water (boat tours) Cultural tours Performing arts events Sporting events as a spectator Museums Zoos Aquariums Cultural attractions Natural attractions Amusement parks Theme parks Spa and wellness Shore excursions Multi-attraction passes Walking tours Land - based adventure Water - based adventure Active riding activities Skiing, or other snow activities Hunting / fishing

This destination also offers ziplining, cenotes (natural water formations), theme parks, beautiful beaches, cultural trips and one of wonders of the world, Chichen Itza, among other attractions.

As well as this cultural beauty you can also enjoy the incredible physical beauty of the north east coast of Bali which offers all of the Balinese themes of countryside from towering volcanoes and mountains covered with rainforest and jungle down across the hills where memorizing patterns are carved into the landscape by the rice paddies and then coconut groves and other plantations lead up to the black and white sand beaches where there is crystal clear water which is flat over the coral reefs which are home to all kinds of unreal wildlife.

Dubai is an ideal family vacation destination, with luxury beach resorts, the Burj Khalifa and other incredible skyscrapers, private desert excursions and safaris, water parks and theme parks, Middle Eastern food, indoor snow skiing, Atlantis, and cultural touring with the best insider private guides.

Themes change daily, and range from surfing lessons and other water sports, sandcastle building, treasure hunts and kite flying, as well as cultural Balinese highlights such as traditional dance lessons with local kids at the resort's Ganesha Cultural Centre, Balinese coconut frond art and offerings - making, cooking classes, and bonfire and marshmallows in the evening on the resort's coconucultural Balinese highlights such as traditional dance lessons with local kids at the resort's Ganesha Cultural Centre, Balinese coconut frond art and offerings - making, cooking classes, and bonfire and marshmallows in the evening on the resort's coconuCultural Centre, Balinese coconut frond art and offerings - making, cooking classes, and bonfire and marshmallows in the evening on the resort's coconut grove.

Thus through its media alone Moshiri's work implicates and interrogates layered socio - cultural themes, principally the impact of the dissemination of Western culture throughout other parts of the world, specifically the Middle East.

These two themes are invoked in many works, along with the notions of mobility, nomadism, migration, and itinerancy and nuances of language, translation, and cultural transmission, among others.

Conversations with the Collection: Memory I September 12, 2015 — January 10, 2016 As the University of Chicago reflects upon its 125 - year history, the Smart presents an experimental installation on the theme of Memory that explores art's relationship to the recollection of personal and cultural histories, nostalgia, and other facets of memory.

These programs — often created in partnership with University of Chicago faculty or other cultural institutions from across the city — introduce multiple perspectives and examine alternative themes related to the art on view in our galleries.

The way cultural elements and themes can become intermingled or amalgamated has been with us throughout human history: just think of the some of the other elements in Husain's paintings, like the centaur — a being that contains elements inherited from myth and reality.

Ashmina Ranjit is an interdisciplinary «artivist» who works internationally on themes related to cultural roles, social gendering, sexuality, human rights and other ever - pressing socio - political...

Among other themes, it highlights royal patronage, luxury industries, and the dynamism of cultural activity, which found in book production one of its most significant moments.

Her creations reference a wide array of cultural and art historical themes, from Color Field Painting and other formal movements via the exuberantly colored clothing, to latent commentaries on recycling, materialism, and urban poverty.

Some of the artists look at specific cultural or historical contexts while others engage with broader themes of human experience.

• Skilled in developing various themes and events while keeping the client's preferences in mind • Strong organizational, time management and task prioritization skills along with insightful ability to complete projects flawlessly on a strict timeline in limited budget • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, profound ability to negotiate productive deals with vendors • Apt at idea conception, project outline development, theme approval, vendor negotiations and event marketing • Track record of delivering high quality thematic event planning services and attaining 100 % client satisfaction • Well versed in meeting with clients, discussing the event details and developing a clear understanding of their expectations • Strong presentation skills, solid ability to demonstrate sample themes using multimedia and graphic software • Great attention to detail, fully able to manage given budget effectively • Special knack for developing ample marketing strategies for social events and implementing the same real time, through social media and other advertisement channels • Diverse knowledge of different cultures of the world, hands on experience in planning cross cultural weddings and multinational conferences catering for expected norms form both sides • Expert in menu setting, venue selection, décor supervision, theme setting and project promotion • Well practiced in overseeing the team of vendors, service suppliers, photographers, caterers and helpers • Hands on experience in coordinating various non-government organization based fundraising and donor communication activities • Strong numeracy skills with proven ability to manage budgets up till $ 15M effectively • Particularly effective in devising print material, social media and TV / radio ad based campaigns for promotion of social events • Demonstrated ability to design invites, make stay and travel arrangements for the guests and remind them regarding important dates • Expert in pre-planning, onsite management and post program evaluation • Ability to work autonomously while maintaining a dynamic work environment and keeping up a motivational team spirit among the employees

Whilst the cultural economy is understood by governments and others to describe the subsistence economy of the traditional owners [76], the Indigenous Nations of the MDB «use cultural economy to express themes of ecological restoration and repair, using the logic of holism to connect ecology, culture and economy».