| | "Separation of Church and State?"
An Intersection of Religion and Constitutional LawSeptember 17, 2009
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Erdman Center“Separation of church and state” is a familiar phrase, but the First Amendment of the Constitution calls for the “free expression” of religion. But what does this mean? How has this been interpreted historically? And does this help or hinder the church today? This is the inaugural program in the Pastors' Montly Roundtable, and is also Princeton Theological Seminary’s Constitution Day event. Led by Dr. Larry Stratton, a lawyer, ethicist and theologian, pastors will have a firmer understanding of how the church can faithfully exercise its socratic, prophetic voice in a faithful and legal fashion. The Pastors' Monthly Roundtable provides an opportunity for: - FELLOWSHIP: Meet and talk with colleagues in ministry.
- RESEARCH: The Reference Librarian of the Seminary Libraries will be available.
- DIALOGUE: Engage colleagues and an expert on a topic relevant to the life of the church.
Outcomes: Pastors will be able to better speak to the First Amendment and be able to confidently proclaim from the pulpit and in the parish by staying on the correct side of the law. Schedule: - 11:00 a.m. The Reference Librarian will be available to assist attendees with their research, including tours of the library.
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch is available at Mackay
- 1:30 p.m. The program begins.
Registration: In observance of Constitution Day, this program is open to the public at no cost; there is a US$10 cost for lunch. Pre-registration is requested. Participants may still register: This program is the 2009 Constitution Day event. Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to work with the United States Department of Education and Lawrence Stratton to provide educational programming on the history of the American Constitution. | | “Congress shall make
no law respecting an
establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof…”
— U.S. Constitution,
Amend. I. |
