Centre for Eastern Christianity: Lectures and Seminars for Autumn 2011

Centre for Eastern Christianity, Heythrop College,

University of London

 

Seminar/Conference Programme 2011-2012

 

Michaelmas Term

 

Wednesday 12 October - Seminar (with Theology Department, Heythrop College) 4pm-6pm

Anthony O’Mahony, Director, Centre for Eastern Christianity, Heythrop College, University of London:

Christianity in the modern Middle East: current trends in theological, political and ecclesiological thought.

 

Wednesday 19 October - Seminar (with Centre for Christianity and Interreligious Dialogue) 4pm-6 pm

Hugh Boulter:

The Spirit in Islam: Theology and Dialogue.

 

Wednesday 2 November - Seminar (with Centre for Christianity and Interreligious Dialogue) 4pm-6pm 

Charles Miller, Rector of Abingdon, Oxfordshire:

Return and Renewal: Themes in 20th-century Orthodox Theology.

Wednesday 16 November - Seminar (with Centre for Christianity and Interreligious Dialogue) 4pm-6pm

Martin Ganeri OP, Director, Centre for Christianity and Interreligious Dialogue, Heythrop College, University of London:

Against or For the Gentiles? Thomist approaches to theological engagement with non-Christian religions and its relevance for contemporary Christian encounter with Asian religions.

 

Wednesday 30 November - Special guest lecture and seminar  4pm-6pm

Sebastian Brock, Reader Emeritus in Syriac Studies, Oriental Institute, University of Oxford:

The Syrian Orthodox Church and its Diaspora: modern history and contemporary challenges.