Scripture and the University

  Sponsor: Jonathan Arnold

While theology used to be considered the ‘queen of the sciences’ and theology was inextricably tied to the explication of Scripture, the role of the study of Scripture and theology in the university is in a very different place today. Given that the university has been traditionally committed to the reality and acquisition and passing on of knowledge and wisdom, and given that Scripture is likewise committed to the twin realities of knowledge and wisdom, the study of the relationship of Scripture and the university is fitting and holds great promise. This study group will consider both ‘meta’ or foundational issues concerning the relationship of Scripture and the university, as well as more specialized studies which focus on particular academic disciplines and their relationship to the reality and truth of Scripture. The goal of these sessions is to produce thoughtful and insightful essays which meaningfully explore and explicate the relationship between Scripture and the university. SAUS is part of the Kirby Laing Centre Scripture Collective (https://kirbylaingcentre.co.uk/scripture-collective).

For information on the Scripture and University unit, including contact information, visit https://kirbylaingcentre.co.uk/research/scripture-collective/the-scripture-and-university-seminar/.

Friday, November 21

3:30 - 5:30 PM

Location: TBA

Presentations

Jonathan Arnold, Seminar Chair & Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Theological Studies, Cedarville University: Welcome

Susan Bubbers, Dean, The Center for Anglican Theology, Orlando, FL: Opening Liturgy (Chaplain, Kirby Laing Centre / Scripture Collective)

Human Geography and Scripture
Matthew Sleeman, Oak Hill College

Narrative, Place, and Scripture
Cindy Parker, Resurrection Philadelphia

Scripture, Place, and the Arts
Jennifer Craft, Point University

Break

Craig Bartholomew, Director, Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge: Respondent

Discussion

Susan Bubbers, Dean, The Center for Anglican Theology, Orlando, FL: Closing Liturgy (Chaplain, Kirby Laing Centre / Scripture Collective)