Spirituality of Sport
Wednesday Night Class at St. Paul’s Memorial
Fall 2012
September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 24
(subject to change – depending on guest speaker availability)
Sport has been intertwined with spirituality
and religion for millennia. From the Ancient Greeks who performed the
Olympics to honor the gods to Native Americans playing lacrosse to honor the
Creator, sport and the life of the spirit have coexisted. In our current
age, we know something of the ups and downs of our emphasis on sport. In
this course we will examine a spirituality of sport and coaching as we consider
the ways that sports can be positively transformative. This course is for
coaches, parents, teachers, and anyone interested. We will read Joe
Ehrmann’s book, “Inside Out Coaching.”
From the bookjacket: “Sports have
become a secular religion, according to Ehrmann. Tens of millions of
children play sports, and millions of coaches have the potential to influence
the lives of these children – and through them to touch their parents’ lives as
well. Children can be diminished and discouraged by their sports
experiences, or they can be strengthened, uplifted, even in some cases
redeemed. Sports can be a life-changing experience if coaches understand
why they are coaching and redefine their measurement of success.” Led
by Senior Associate Rector, Peter Carey. Ehrmann’s book is
available for $14.95 in hardback.
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