April 22-23, 2008

Thou Shalt (Not):
Lutheran Perspective(s) on
the Decalogue in Public Discourse   

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg will present
the inaugural Norma Schweitzer Wood Lectureship
on Tuesday afternoon, April 22nd, at 3pm

Registration form only (pdf) 

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“It seems to me that we shall have our hands full to keep these commandments, prac-ticing gentleness, patience, love toward enemies, chastity, kindness, etc., and all that is involved in doing so.…”		– Martin Luther, “Conclusion of the Ten Commandments,” The Large Catechism
What is involved in “keeping the commandments” today, particularly when consid-ered within the public realm? As Lutherans, what distinctive contributions do we bring to polarizing debates concerning economic and relational justice?		Join us in April. We promise insights for ministry in a pluralistic society.
Tuesday (April 22)		Dr. Briant Bohleke, Gettysburg Seminary Librarian and Archivist “But let Justice roll along like the Course of the Sun and Righteousness like an Everflowing Nile”    1:30pm
Presenters for  Tuesday (April 22)	The Rev. Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd President of Ecumenical Theological Seminary, Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling Detroit, MI	Inaugural Norma Schweitzer Wood Lecture: "The Power and Passion: Educating for Social Justice"   3PM in the chapel
Wednesday		Please Note: Eucharist is at 9AM Holy Eucharist begins at 9am with the Rev. Dr. Robin Steinke presiding and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Ridenhour, preaching
Presenters for  Wednesday (April 23)	Dr. Terence Fretheim Elva B. Lovell Professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary St. Paul, MN	Lecture: "Old Testament Law and the Christian”
	Dr. Robert Tuttle, David R. and Sherry Kirschner Berz Research Professor of Law and Religion, The George Washington University Law School Washington, D.C.	Lecture: “Church, State, and the Ten Commandments – A Lutheran Appraisal”

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Detailed Schedule for

Tuesday April 22
11:15 a.m.
Registration opens

11:45 a.m.
Worship in the Chapel

12:15 p.m.
Lunch in the Refectory (advance reservations required)

1:30 p.m.
Lecture “But let Justice roll along like the Course of the Sun and Righteousness like an Everflowing Nile”
by Dr. Briant Bohleke

3:00 p.m.
The Inaugural Norma Schweitzer Wood Lecture
“Power and Passion: Educating for Social Justice”
by the Rev. Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd

4:15 p.m.
Reception in celebration of the Norma Schweitzer Wood Inaugural Lecture

6:00 p.m.
The Alumni Dinner will gather returning alumni and friends to Seminary Ridge and celebrate three
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Rev. Dr. William Carlson
Service in Parish Settings

The Rev. Dr. Samuel Schmitthenner
Service in Specialized Ministry

The Rev. Dr. Harold Dunkelberger
Celebrated Lifetime Ministries

Wednesday April 23
8:30 a.m.
Registration opens

9:00 a.m.
Festival Service of Holy Communion
The Rev. Dr. Robin Steinke, Presiding
Dean and Associate Professor of Ethics and Public Life
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Ridenhour, Preaching
Professor of Homiletics Emeritus, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary

10:45 a.m.
Lecture “Old Testament Law and the Christian”
by The Rev. Dr. Terence Fretheim

12:00 p.m.
Lunch – options on campus in Refectory or with
reunion classes at Dobbin House

1:00 p.m.
Book signing and reception in celebration of newly published faculty, staff and alumni books

2:00 p.m.
Lecture “Church, State, and the Ten Commandments – A Lutheran Appraisal”
by Dr. Robert Tuttle

3:15 p.m.
Responses, questions and discussion by panel

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