An Ecumenical Conference for Clergy and Laity
Sponsored by the
Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology
June 9-11, 2008
and held at
Loyola
College
4501
N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
How can Christians speak with clarity about their own beliefs in the engagement with Islam? How should our reflection on Jesus, on the Trinity, on truth and tolerance proceed against the background of a greater presence of Islam in North America and the more intense global interaction between Christianity and Islam?
This year's Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology conference will ask how does a theology committed to the classical traditions of the Church think about the issues raised in the discussion with Islam. An eminent group of speakers has been assembled, with expertise and personal experience in the encounter with Islam. As always, the conference allows extensive opportunity for interaction with the presenters and other participants.
The Center holds its conference for the first time on the campus of Loyola College in Maryland. We hope to hold our conferences in the Baltimore/Washington area in coming years.
Presenters
David Burrell, Hesburgh Chair of Theology and Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
Timothy George, Dean, Beeson Divinity School
Sidney H. Griffith, Professor of Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures, Catholic University of America
Sandra Keating, Assistant Professor of Theology, Providence College, member of the Vatican Commission on Religion Relations with the Muslims
Mark Swanson, Professor of Christian-Muslim Studies and Interfaith Relations, Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago
Nelly Van Doorn-Harder, Associate Professor of World Religions and Ethics, Valparaiso University
Banquet Address:
Robert
L. Wilken, Kenan Professor of Religious Studies, University of
Virginia
Schedule
Monday, June 9
3:00 PM On-site registration begins
7:00 PM Timothy George
“Is the Father of Jesus the God of Muhammed?”
Tuesday, June 10
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
9:00 AM Sidney Griffith
“The Unity and Trinity of God:
Christian Doctrinal Development in Response to Islam”
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Sandra Keating
“Islam and the Pedagogy of God”
12:30 PM Lunch
2:00 PM David Burrell
“The Trinity through Abrahamic Dialogue”
3:30 PM Break
4:00 PM Small Group Discussion
6:00 PM Social Hour
7:00 PM Banquet: Robert L. Wilken, keynote speaker
Wednesday, June 11
8:30 AM Morning Prayer
9:00 AM Nelly van Doorn-Harder
“Indonesian Women Practicing Dialogue”
10:30 AM Break
11:00 AM Mark Swanson
“Evasive Maneuvers: Sidestepping Islamic Challenges”
Conference cost (including banquet): $210
Reduced price for early registrations, students, retired clergy
Accommodations will be available on campus at Loyola College
Register online and pay by credit card at www.acteva.com/go/ccet
or
pay by check and use mail-in registration form
For more
information, contact:
Michael Root
803-735-1178
mroot1@sc.rr.com
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