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    540. "AWAKEN, O LOVE”: THE SONG OF SONGS IN SPRINGTIME, POETRY, AND LITURGY

    540. "AWAKEN, O LOVE”: THE SONG OF SONGS IN SPRINGTIME, POETRY, AND LITURGY

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    Thomas Petriano

    The Song of Songs—a sensual and sacred poem nestled in the heart of scripture—has long stirred the imagination of lovers, mystics, and liturgists alike. This lecture will explore how its evocations of springtime and human desire transcend the literal to become vessels of spiritual longing and divine encounter. Through lecture, music, and art, we will trace how the Song has been read in the contexts of both Passover and Easter liturgies. Along the way, we’ll consider the role of love poetry in scripture and how ancient liturgies have drawn upon this enigmatic text to articulate the mystery of divine love. In so doing we will allow Song of Songs to become for us a meditation on springtime, love, Easter, and Passover.


    10:00-12 noon

    1 Session

    Thursday, April 2

    Fee:  $30

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    About the lecturer(s)

    Thomas Petriano

    Thomas Petriano holds a PhD in Theology from Fordham University and serves as the Chair of St. Joseph College’s Department of Religious Studies. He has been responsible for developing and teaching several fascinating courses at the college level, such as World Religions, Religions of Abraham, Islam, and Buddhism. Dr. Petriano is also passionate about global service learning and has traveled with students to Nicaragua to assist the indigenous people there.

    Lecture Details

    Program
    Winter/Spring 2026
    Sessions
    1 lecture(s)
    Day & Time
    Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Date(s)
    Apr 02, 2026