Neville Ann Kelly, D.Min., Ph.D.
Spiritual Direction, Integral Master Coaching
Bernard Lonergan, S.J. addressed major challenges to optimum cultural development in his discussion of what he called “cycles of decline.” The basis for our inability to fully become the people, nations, and world we would hope for is a group of four biases Lonergan identified.
This 25 minute video lecture for an introductory philosophy course introduces these four types of bias, inviting reflection on how we might begin to recognize and overcome them.
Throughout last year’s on-campus Visiting Professor appointment, I deeply considered the diverse, undergraduate faces spread out before me in my Midwest Roman Catholic theology classrooms. Most of these students count themselves among the ranks of the Christian baptized, with the majority engaging at least some faith practices.
Amidst a Roman Catholic majority, a smattering of non-Catholics dotted the room here and there, along with two or three non-Christians admitting little previous exposure to Christian thought and practice. This mix granted me increasing inquiry into the process, effectiveness and meaning of how students had learned and encountered their discrete religious traditions.