July 6-10, 2009

Teaching a Living and Active Word

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The Rev. Dr. Erik Heen, Professor of New Testament and Greek at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia — "The ELCA and 'The Theological Investigation of Scripture:' Past, Present and Future"

The Rev. Dr. Sara Henrich, Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary — "Visual 'Book of Faith:' Seeing and Believing"

The Rev. Paul Lutz, Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Princeton Junction, NJ — "The Book of Faith Initiative: Why Does it Matter?"

Presenters Erik Heen, Sarah Henrich and Paul Lutz (and special guest lecturers Richard and Michelle Holley Carlson) will lead us in a week of conversation and reflection on biblical interpretation and pedagogy, to encourage and empower us in our ongoing call to invite others into a deeper engagement with the scriptures.  The schedule for each day will include daily worship, class sessions in the mornings and early afternoons, as well as open time for rest, study, and relaxation.  The Institute begins with registration, dinner, and an opening session on Monday evening, and concludes with lunch on Friday.  This year also includes a special opportunity to come a day early to enjoy the music of Cormorant’s Fancy on Sunday evening and have extra personal time on Monday. 

Optional play:  Wed, July 8, Totem Pole Playhouse presents the Broadway comedy “I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick, $26.00 per person. Open to program participants only.  

Option A :
Resident/Full Program:  $475
Commuter:  $350

Option B/Single day with lunch:  $100

Option C:  Full program, plus a special deal on on-campus housing for July 5th; arrive a day early to enjoy the Cormorant’s Fancy concert on Sunday evening and have extra personal time on Monday (no on-campus board until Monday dinner):  $490

For registration questions contact Wendy Mizenko, Events Coordinator, 1-800 MLUTHER ext. 3004 or wmizenko@Ltsg.edu .