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Faith and Life Institute
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Events
Seminary Day
Saturday, September 27, 2008, will be a Day of Remembrance and Celebration at LTSP, and you're invited! The day is planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Krauth Memorial Library, and to remember and celebrate the life and ministry of The Rev. Dr. William H. Lazareth, BD '53, 1994 Distinguished Alum, who served at LTSP as the Hagan Professor of Systematic Theology and dean of the faculty for nearly twenty years, and later returned to campus as distinguished visiting professor. [more]
Religion, American Politics and the 2008 Presidential Election
In anticipation of national election day, Clemson University Professor Laura Olson will address two convocations (free of charge) on October 7. At 11:30 a.m. she will address "The American Religious Marketplace." At 7:00 p.m. that evening her remarks will focus on the title in the headline (above). Olson, a political science professor, has authored many books, including the forthcoming, Generals Without an Army? The Protestant Left in American Politics (Georgetown University Press). October 7, 2008, 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Men in Mission
How Lutherans Read the Bible. How do Lutherans read and understand the Bible? How do they interpret difficult texts, or passages that seem to conflict with each other? Is the Bible a "living book" or set of "dead facts" from long ago? How do we apply our reading to modern life challenges? And what is the Evangelical Lutheran Church's new "Book of Faith" initiative all about? Dr. Erik Heen, professor of Greek and New Testament at LTSP, will provide key insights and answer your questions about the use of the Bible today. Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the seminary.
Caring for God's Earth, the spring event at Bear Creek Camp, is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Rest, Refreshment and Renewal for Women
Keynoter, workshops on Bible and issues of interest, time for reflection and conversation. Saturday, February 21, 2009.
The next New Council Members Workshop is set for March 21, 2008.
Health Ministry Conference
Five Health Concerns Your Congregation Can't Ignore. Saturday, March 28, 2009.
Interfaith Trialogue
Sacred Texts -- Modern Issues: Getting from One to the Other. A presenter from each Abrahamic tradition will be featured. Small group conversations, light supper, and respondent commentary.
Lutherhostel 2009
What would Luther Do? Controversies abound over Biblical interpretation, hot-button issues like school prayer, sexuality concerns and the interaction between faith and politics. What might Reformer Martin Luther say to us about living out our faith in a post-modern time? What can we glean fro his writings to help us today? We'll probe challenging questions in a week that includes Bible study and discussion, music and worship and a look at service opportunities for older persons. June 15-19, 2009.
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