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This three-and-a-half-day colloquium will address several topics, including Calvin's teaching on the church, how Calvin is relevant today, Calvin’s perspective on Christian formation, and the neo-Calvinist foundations of Princeton Theological Seminary. Speakers will include:
TUESDAY – January 20 (1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.) “Some Critical Factors for Understanding in Calvin's Teaching on the Church” This presentation will begin with a historical introduction to Calvin's ecclesial world and teaching, and launch the larger discussion with a modern case-study of the impact of Calvin's legacy for the church in the contemporary world. Leaders are Dr. Elsie McKee and Dr. Yang-en Cheng. WEDNESDAY – January 21 (8:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Papers and Discussion The panelists include the following:
Each presentation is scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes. There will be opportunities for discussion, both among the presenters and the attendees. Several breaks will be taken, including Chapel and lunch. THURSDAY – January 22 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Christian Formation Dr. Gordon Mikoski will lead an engaging program on Calvin's approach to Christian formation and its practical applications today. FRIDAY – January 23 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Calvin, Princeton, Kuyper and Barth Dr. James Moorhead is working on a history of Princeton Theological Seminary (founded in 1812). His morning observations will include Calvin and the Reformed tradition's influence on the Seminary. The morning will conclude with an exhibit of the Calviniana and related pieces that are part of the Seminary Library's collections (which include the Abraham Kuyper Center for Public Theology and Center for Barth Studies). Dr. Clifford Anderson will speak to the development of neo-Calvinism by Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) and his contributions. Dr. Christopher Elwood will speak to the (re-)interpretation of John Calvin by Karl Barth (1886-1968) and the "Dialectical Theologians". Audience: Theologically and intellectually curious individuals who are interested in relevant applications of the Reformed faith. Princeton Seminarians taking the course for academic credit must register via the Academic Web. Registration Fees:
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Dr. Yang-en Cheng
Dr. Elsie McKee
Dr. Jane Dempsey Douglass
Dr. Michael Jinkins
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