introducing the thomas berry educational center. the story of a ministry on the james river...
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Introducing theIntroducing the
Thomas BerryThomas Berry
Educational CenterEducational Center
The STORY of a ministry The STORY of a ministry on the James River continues with on the James River continues with
the establisment of the the establisment of the
Thomas Berry Educational CenterThomas Berry Educational Center
as FrancisEmma, Inc.as FrancisEmma, Inc.
envisions envisions Ways to EducateWays to Educate through through
the emergence ofthe emergence of New Narratives New Narratives
of Eco JusticeEco Justice © ©
of Social Justice Justice
NarrativesNarratives that supportthat support itsits PurposePurpose to to
promote an education ministry in concert with the vision and mission of FrancisEmma, Inc.
create a broad-based and multiaged educational service site as envisioned in the FrancisEmma Comprehensive Plan (2003, 2009).
develop an ecologically-sound education plan that promotes an ethic of ecojustice© and social justice in concert with Gospel values and the mission of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. .
Thomas Berry Educational CenterThomas Berry Educational Center
Belmead Mansion on the JamesBelmead Mansion on the James 5004 Cartersville Road5004 Cartersville Road Powhatan, VA 23139Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 432 - 8825(804) 432 - 8825
Director, Director, Angela T. Lydon, SBS, Ph.D.Angela T. Lydon, SBS, Ph.D.
www.francisemma.orgwww.francisemma.org
VISIONVISION of the Centerof the Center is to create a PLACE where the DREAM of a
Holistic Education for the human community
becomes a REALITY.
MissionMission of the Centerof the Center multipurpose, multiage, and
multidisciplinary Center of Education
where research, teaching, and learning become an ARTART,
empowering the human community to reflect on the
mystique of placemystique of place
as they learn how to learn, how to think, and how to manage their lives
using creative, linguistic, and rational modes of inquiry.
is to establish ais to establish a
GOALS of the Thomas Berry Educational Center
provide a place at Belmead on the James where quality programs of ecojustice© and social justice are conducted for interested persons.
create a resource center where research, dialogue, and reflection are encouraged.
support activities that enhance ecological, creative, literary, historical, cultural, and experiential endeavors.
encourage written documentation of scholarly activities and publication.
offer content-specific learning opportunities for students which emphasize creativity, skill acquisition, critical thinking, problem solving, independent thinking, recognition of similarities/differences, and alternative thinking proficiencies.
build a standards-based curriculum that uses Earth-Centered ™ theory, a holistic and developmental philosophy and psychology, and an integrative thematic™ curricular design appropriate for differentiated learning.
Community & Educational OutcomesOutcomes
All Center outcomes will focus on activities that link Environmental Outcomes with Educational Outcomes
To achieve the Outcomes,Center activities will promote programs for
adults professional groupsyouth and students of all agesfamilies
Current Activities and Projects of the THOMAS BERRY EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Project: StarsProject: Nature and CreativityProject: Trees for the 7th GenerationProject: Curriculum for Earth-Centered Schools (see program tab for more information)
Thomas Berry Educational CenterThomas Berry Educational Center
Belmead Mansion on the JamesBelmead Mansion on the James 5004 Cartersville Road5004 Cartersville Road Powhatan, VA 23139Powhatan, VA 23139 (804) 432 - 8825(804) 432 - 8825
Director, Director, Angela T. Lydon, SBS, Ph.D.Angela T. Lydon, SBS, Ph.D.
www.francisemma.orgwww.francisemma.org
For More Information …For More Information …
aboutaboutsetting up sessions/classes setting up sessions/classes participating in adult inquiry sessionsparticipating in adult inquiry sessionsdeveloping new curricular approachesdeveloping new curricular approaches
contactcontact
Angela T. Lydon, SBS, Ph.D.Angela T. Lydon, SBS, Ph.D.(804) 432-8825(804) [email protected]@aol.com
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