Faith and Politics in a Fractured World
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In an international political scene characterized by realities such as the Eurozone crisis, divisive party politics, continued polarization of the American electorate along religious lines, and a wave of civil uprisings in the Arab world, this conference offers world-class speakers exploring fresh and meaningful ways of addressing the fractured nature of politics in our world.
Join us this Canadian Thanksgiving weekend as four prominent Christian thinkers—Ross Douthat, James K.A. Smith, Peter Leithart, and Hans Boersma—discuss and debate the political issues of our time and speak to a Christian community that is called to bring reconciliation to an “Age of Fracture.” Hosted by John Stackhouse.
This event is co-sponsored by the Marketplace Institute at Regent College and the Center for Catholic-Evangelical Dialogue.
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Speakers
Ross Douthat (New York Times)
Ross Douthat is the youngest regular op-ed writer in the history of the New York Times, and the author of the best-selling book Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics.
James K.A. Smith (Calvin College)
James K.A. Smith is Professor of Philosophy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and academic program coordinator for the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.
Peter Leithart (New St. Andrews College)
Peter Leithart is the Senior Theology Scholar at New St. Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho and a contributing editor for Touchstone and First Things magazines.
Hans Boersma (Regent College)
Hans Boersma is the J.I. Packer Professor of Theology at Regent College and the Co-Director of the Center for Catholic-Evangelical Dialogue.
Roundtable discussions will follow each presentation.
Ross Douthat photo credit: Gilbert Cisneros/UVUReview.com
Schedule
Friday, October 5 | |
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7:00 pm |
Ross Douthat (New York Times), |
Saturday, October 6 | |
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9:00 am |
Hans Boersma (Regent College) |
11:00 am |
Peter Leithart (New St. Andrews College) |
1:30 pm |
James K.A. Smith (Calvin College) |
3:30 pm |
Conclusion |
Roundtable discussions will follow each presentation with responses from Regent faculty and friends, and audience Q&A.
Costs
Conference fee: $88
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Location
Regent College Chapel