From Scripture to Icon: The Influence of the King James Bible in American Christianity
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Part of the local celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Presentations, with display of materials in Luther Seminary Library special collections. Speakers are Chris R. Armstrong, Professor of Church History, Bethel Seminary, and Mark A. Granquist, Associate Professor of Church History, Luther Seminary. A reception follows.
3:00 - Gathering and Introduction to the Exhibits
3:30 - Presentation - Chris R. Armstrong, Professor of Church History, Bethel Seminary
4:00 - Presentation - Mark A. Granquist, Associate Professor of Church History, Luther Seminary
4:30 - Reception
More information on more local KJB events: blog.lib.umn.edu/lib-web/events/wilson-library-events/400th-anniversary-of-the-king-james-bible.html
Festival of Homiletics
May 14-18, 2012
Discover preaching at the crossroads at the annual Festival of Homiletics. Immerse yourself in a week-long, intensive examination of prophetic, emergent and transformational preaching. Register for the Festival today!
Plenaries:
Why Preaching at the Crossroads Is So Important
Emergent Preaching at the Crossroads, with Troy Bronsink
A Day with John Bell - lectures, workshops and worship
Prophetic Preaching at the Crossroads
Speakers:
Anthony Bailey
Craig Barnes
John Bell
Walter Brueggemann
Claudio Carvalhaes
Michael Curry
Lillian Daniel
Anna Carter Florence
Adam Hamilton
James Howell
Grace Imathiu
Karoline Lewis
Thomas Long
David Lose
Barbara Lundblad
Raphael Warnock
Sam Wells
William Willimon
Andrew Young
The goals of the Festival of Homiletics are:
- To bring together a wide variety of outstanding preachers and professors of homiletics
- To inspire a discourse about preaching, worship, and culture
- To engage issues related to church in the 21st century
- To engage theologically the practices of preaching and worship
- To invite individual preachers to consider various styles and methodologies of preaching
- To inspire preachers in their roles of proclaiming the gospel
Mid-Winter Convocation
Diana Butler Bass and Andrew Root lead conversations on leading the church in a time of change. Register for Convo today!
From Scripture to Icon: The Influence of the King James Bible in American Christianity
Part of the local celebration of the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Presentations, with display of materials in Luther Seminary Library special collections. Speakers are Chris R. Armstrong, Professor of Church History, Bethel Seminary, and Mark A. Granquist, Associate Professor of Church History, Luther Seminary. A reception follows.
A Day in the Life - Feb. 19-20
God calls us all in very different ways to serve in the world. We invite you to stop and listen for what God may be calling you to do with your life and to spend a Day in the Life of Luther Seminary.
Monkey Business: A First Third dialogue on the confirmation process
"Monkey Business." That's what Martin Luther called the rite of confirmation. And the numbers of young people that the church is losing after, and possibly through, the confirmation process, are rising annually. Join us for this First Third Dialogue designed to both begin, as well as further, ongoing conversations about deep and adaptive change in our churches in confirmation preparation and the rite itself. Learn more.
Gudina Tumsa Theological Forum
This forum addresses issues related to leadership, theology and the contribution of EECMY to the worldwide Christian community in the 21st century. Furthermore, the seminar also provides a platform in which theologians engage in discussion about the future possible role of EECMY in communal discernments and activities with other sister churches worldwide.
A Taste of Seminary
Do you want to visit Luther Seminary but your life is too busy during weekday school and business hours? If so, this event is perfect for you!
- Enjoy dinner on campus while having casual conversations about your calling.
- Make helpful contacts in case you decide to attend seminary someday.
- Attend the first session of a Lay School of Theology course (non-credit classes taught by seminary professors for laypersons).
