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Presbyterian and Reformed History and
Theology Events
November 12, 2007
Lecture by Eberhard Busch, theologian from the University of Göttingen
Busch is an expert in the theology of Karl Barth and the Reformation, in particular the role of the church in advocating for social change. On the seminary campus. 12:30 p.m. $15 (includes lunch). Register by November 5.
November 11 and 18, 2007
Religion and Slavery: White Southerners, Good Intentions, and Difficult Choices
Erskine Clarke, author of the award-winning book Dwelling Place:
A Plantation Epic, will present a study of three young white
Southerners, each belonging to an affluent, slave-owning family in
the 1830s. Committed to Christian faith and discipleship, all three
understood slavery as an oppressive system and as a fundamental part
of their inheritance. Each followed a different path while seeking
to live a life of Christian discipleship. What complex factors influenced
their decisions? What complex factors influence our decisions, as
we seek to live Christian lives in our own contemporary and divisive
U.S. culture and church? On the seminary campus. 6:00 – 8:00
p.m. $75 (includes two soup suppers). Register by
November 2.
April 28-May 2, 2008
Guthrie Scholars
The Guthrie Scholars Program is a learning opportunity offered twice
a year on an application basis. Guthrie Scholars are invited to the
campus to pursue a topic of their choice that engages a pressing issue
of the church from a Reformed perspective. All costs, except travel,
are covered by the seminary.
Heritage Tour: Central Europe and Its Calvinist Churches
September 8-18, 2008
Leader: Erskine Clarke
Visit the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania with a focus on
the rich Calvinist history in the region and on contemporary issues
of the church in this area. The itinerary includes visits to important
historical sites, participation in a variety of cultural events,
worship in a village church, and discussions with church leaders.
Details
and registration
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