Chapel Gathering: Augsburger Lecture
Lecture 1 in Nancy Bedford’s Augsburger Lecture Series: Why Does Theology Matter? Malleability What is theology and why should we care about it? Who gets to count as the “we” in this question? Why does the malleability of theology matter?
Chapel Gathering in the Seminary: N.T. Wright
The Spirit and the Church’s Task (John 16:4b-15) N.T. Wright, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at University of Saint Andrews, addresses seminary chapel in Martin Chapel (Seminary Building) for the annual Augsburger Lecture Series. A Q&A takes place from 11:45-Noon. Complete schedule found here. The Augsburger Lectureship provides resources to annually bring to campus a....
“Paul’s motto could be worse” – James Krabill, Esther Augsburger, Leonard Dow
Paul’s motto could be worse 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 James Krabill facilitates engagement with a panel of EMU alumni who have served in Christian evangelism and mission initiatives in various cultural settings across the decades of EMU’s 100 years. Panelists: Leonard Dow ’87, Esther Augsburger ’72, James Krabill ’71. Find the complete list of Augsburger Lecture Series panelists and....
“Tell the Story of Jesus” – Dr. Scot McKnight (Augsburger Lecture)
Dr. Scot McKnight speaks on “Tell the Story of Jesus” as part of a Kingdom Vision as a Way of Life emphasis for the 2016 Augsburger Lecture Series and the Missional Church Partnership with Virginia Mennonite Missions, Virginia Mennonite Conference, Park View Mennonite Church, Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary. ——- Rev. Canon Dr.....
“Love as Commitment” – Dr. Scot McKnight (Augsburger Lecture)
Dr. Scot McKnight speaks on Love as Commitment (Mark 12:28-34) as part of a Kingdom Vision as a Way of Life emphasis for the 2016 Augsburger Lecture Series and the Missional Church Partnership with Virginia Mennonite Missions, Virginia Mennonite Conference, Park View Mennonite Church, Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary. ——- Rev. Canon Dr.....
“My Soul is Filled with Joy: Mariology & the Mission of Mennonite Education” – Dr. Malinda Berry
Augsburger Lecture Series Using the image and symbol of the alma mater, Dr. Malinda Berry makes the case for Christ-centered education in an Anabaptist/Mennonite tradition that conceptualizes our network of schools as alma maters, or nourishing soul-mothers that are the Seat of Wisdom. This case involves thinking carefully about a nonviolent interpretation of the Christian gospel....
“God’s Mission & Voices from the Margins” – Malinda Elizabeth Berry
2015 Augsburger Lectureship Event “God’s Mission & Voices from the Margins” – Malinda Elizabeth Berry, PhD Assistant professor of theology and ethics at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary located in South-Central Elkhart, Indiana.
Inspiring the Next Generation for Mission Engagement – Nelson Okanya ’02
Nelson Okanya, EMS Alum, closes the annual Augsburger Lectureship in Chapel Gathering at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. Okanya serves as President of Eastern Mennonite Missions and speaks on Inspiring the Next Generation for Mission Engagement. Nelson Okanya is president of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM). He was born and raised in the Mennonite community in Kenya, where....
“Augsburger Lecture: An Alternative Narrative” – Nelson Okanya ’02
Nelson Okanya, EMS Alum, opens the annual Augsburger Lectureship in University Chapel. Okanya serves as President of Eastern Mennonite Missions and speaks on An Embodied Witness. He begins his talk with a short video clip. Nelson Okanya is president of Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM). He was born and raised in the Mennonite community in Kenya,....
“Finding the Seventh Story” – Brian McLaren
Brian McLaren speaks on “Finding the Seventh Story” for the Augsberger Lecture Series. Brian will explore the six narratives of violence and then present Jesus’ gospel as a peace narrative.