Lectures in Renewal Studies
Regent University School of Divinity offers the PhD in Renewal Studies, the only terminal research degree of its kind in North America. The field of Renewal Studies covers the broad spectrum of pentecostal, charismatic, and related revitalization movements going back through Christian history and even into ancient Israel. The program thus understands Renewal Studies technically as a methodological approach that invites a range of hermeneutical, historiographical, and theological perspectives informed by charismatic experiences. These special lectures in Renewal Studies sponsored by the School of Divinity for the academic year 2011-2012 feature prominent and world-renowned scholars who will interact with and engage topics in the field of Renewal Studies from a wide range of disciplinary vantage points. Put these dates on your calendars today and plan on being present for these stimulating lectures and the discussions to follow! All public lectures are free and open to the public.
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June 18, 2012
Charles Holman Lecturer in Renewal Biblical Studies
James D. G. Dunn, Emeritus Lightfoot Professor of Divinity, University of Durham
Public lecture: June 18, 2012 - 3:00-4:30 PM
Title: The Letter Kills, but the Spirit gives Life
Location: Library Auditorium
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June 26, 2012
Occasional Lecturer in Renewal Studies
Yolanda Pierce, Elmer G. Homrighausen Associate Professor of African American Religion and Literature, Princeton Theological Seminary
Public lecture: June 26, 2012 - 3:00-4:30 PM
Title: "Still Small Voices: Black Women Writers, the Holy Spirit, and Affective Discourse"
Location: Library Auditorium
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Occasional Lecturer in Renewal Studies
James K. A. Smith, Professor of Philosophy and Adjunct Professor of Congregational and Ministry Studies, Calvin College
Public lecture: October 13, 2011 - 3:00-4:30 PM
Title: "Redeeming the Affections: Deconstructing Augustine's Critique of Theatre"
Location: Library Auditorium, Regent University
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Vinson Synan Lecturer in History of Renewal Christianity
Robert L. Wilken, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of History of Christianity Emeritus, University of Virginia
Public lecture: October 19, 2011 - 3:00-4:30 PM
Title: Blessed Passion of Love: The Affections in the Church Fathers
Location: Library Auditorium, Regent University
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J. Rodman Williams Lecturer in Renewal Theology
Roger E. Olson, Professor of Theology, George W. Truett Theological Seminary and Baylor University
Public lecture: February 21, 2012 - 3:00-4:30 PM
Title: "Pietism and Pentecostalism: Spiritual Cousins or Competitors?"
Location: Library Auditorium
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