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 Living Together in the 21st Century:
The Lutheran Vocation in World Christianity
The 2008 Hein-Fry Lectures
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Watch the lecture videos
| 9:30 |
Lecture 1: Dr. Wanda Deifelt
Does Lutheran theology justify fundamentalism?
In addressing the rise of Christian fundamentalism in Latin America (with its theology of prosperity and focus on televangelism), this lecture will reflect on the contributions of Lutheran theology to overcome biblical literalism and emphasize the importance of a theology of the cross in situations of power. An investigation of Luther's hermeneutics will show that a critique of Christian fundamentalism is required in order to reclaim the core of the Gospel itself. This hermeneutics is of particular importance to deal with the issues we are grappling with today, whether it be global economic markets, interfaith dialogue, sexual identity, domestic violence, or climate change. |
| 11:00 |
Lecture 2 - Dr. Wanda Deifelt
Advocacy and political
participation: Is there a Lutheran political theology?
Martin Luther's "Two Kingdom Theory" has often been misinterpreted to justify passivity and obedience toward civil authorities. At closer look, however, Luther's theology shows that the Christian tenet of neighborly love requires translation into concrete actions that apply to the everyday practices of politics, economics, and religious affairs. This lecture draws from the experiences of Christians in Latin America who, through consciousness raising, reclaim the concept of cidadania or ciudadania (citizenship) to foster active participation in civil society.
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| 12:30 |
Lunch break |
| 2:00 |
Faculty Response: Dr. Nelson Rivera |
| 3:00 |
Plenary Dialog |
Benbow Hall, The Brossman Center [campus map]
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Hein-Fry info on the ELCA Web site - http://www.elca.org/heinfry/2008/
download ELCA Hein-Fry Brochure
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