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Living Cosmology: Engaged Projects

Further resources, if available, can be found in our full bibliography.

Journey of the Universe Project

This multimedia project presents an epic story of cosmic, Earth, and human evolution. Drawing on the discoveries of modern science and the wisdom of the world’s cultures, Journey of the Universe tells a compelling story that reveals our deep connection to the web of life. The project includes a film; a book from Yale University Press; a series of 20 conversations with scientists, historians, environmentalists, and educators, which deepen our understanding of evolutionary processes and illustrate engaged environmental work, inspired by a universe story perspective; three online courses from Yale/Coursera; the Ten Years Later podcast where host Sam King interviews some of the original Conversations guests, as well as some newer faces in the field of cosmology and the Universe Story; curricular materials designed for use in classrooms, learning centers, places of worship, and conferences, as well as a new teacher’s guide specific to secondary school education; and a website with related bibliography, articles and resources, news, and events.

The Deeptime Network

DTN’s mission is to orient humanity to an evolving interconnected universe as expressed in our vision. We bring together science, ancient wisdom and the arts inside community to share learning, global conversation, celebration, and action. The significance and profound power of a deeptime perspective—when shared in community—inspires, guides and motivates us to create a flourishing future.

Thomas Berry Center for Ecological Dialogue at Iona University

The Thomas Berry Forum is an open and inclusive space for ecological education, exploration, and transformation. The Berry Forum is a creative resource for the entire Iona University community, and for the many other dialogue partners—regional, national and global—whom the center hopes to engage in Berry’s Great Work to awaken the ecological phase of human development.

Green Mountain Monastery

Through effective research and technical knowledge, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI, a division of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) provides timely information and guidance to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s fish and wildlife resources. The Wildlife Research Laboratory is a major field office of the FWRI; staff within the Reptiles and Amphibians group design and conduct research and monitoring projects, collaborate with other state, federal and university personnel, and publish their work in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

American Teilhard Association

The American Teilhard Association explores and shares the insights and cosmic vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. through scholarship, artistic expression, and educational programming. See also Association des Amis de Pierre Teilhard de Chardinand the British Teilhard Network.

Teilhard Project

The Teilhard de Chardin Project is a 2-hour television biography, TEILHARD: Visionary Scientist, which was nationally released on Maryland Public Television on May 19, 2024, plus a robust website that serves as a center for discussion of Teilhard’s place in science, philosophy, and religion. Visitors will be able to speak with one another and with scholars from around the world about the vast sweep of Teilhard’s ideas.

Center for Christogenesis

The Center for Christogenesis offers live virtual webinars, online courses and conferences featuring our founder, Ilia Delio, alongside other leading thinkers.

The Well Spirituality Center

The Well is a spiritual community where questions are welcome, where there is something for each hungry heart, and where everyone can share refreshing and hopeful perspectives on this gift of life. They offer one-time and ongoing programs, renowned speakers, retreats, spiritual guidance, mind/body/spirit sessions, pilgrimages, and sabbatical opportunities. The Well Spirituality Center is a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph Mission Network located in La Grange Park, Illinois.

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