Online Workshop:  The New Testament and Contemporary Social Concerns — Post-election Perspectives

Dates:  Tuesdays, February 2 and February 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST (Note: This online workshop is a two-part series).

Led by:  John Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, Union Presbyterian Seminary

Workshop Description:  Karl Barth famously advocated reading the newspaper alongside the Bible. In a time of great social upheaval such as ours, how do we faithfully and responsibly bring the teaching of the New Testament to bear on pressing contemporary issues? Whether the topic of the day is racism, immigration, poverty, prison reform, gender identity and inclusion, or environmental devastation, one may expect taking a principled stand will place a preacher or other Christian leader in the midst of the proverbial hornet’s nest. Where does the New Testament point us as people of faith? How shall we speak faithfully and smartly to the issues that confront us? This online workshop will enable participants to explore these sorts of questions with post-election perspectives. Participants may also make suggestions for topics or texts.

Note: This workshop is a re-boot from the similar and popular offering in October 2020, led by Dr. Carroll. This workshop is intended for those participants who were unable to attend the initial workshop held in October 2020.

Online Format: This two-session workshop will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for presentations by the leader as well as full collegial engagement among participants. The sessions will meet on successive Tuesdays, February 2 and February 9, 2021, from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Participants will need an electronic device equipped with a reliable Internet connection, built-in or external microphone, and a built-in or external webcam.

Leader bio: John Carroll, Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary and author of several books, including The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary for the Westminster John Knox New Testament Library (2012) and Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction (Westminster John Knox, 2016).

Cost:  $45 per person, if register by December 14, 2020. (Note: Beginning, December 15, price increases by $10. Register early and save!).

Waiting List: Space is limited. Register early to reserve your spot. Once event reaches capacity, a waiting list will be started.

Registration: Online registration is open. Click here to REGISTER. Registered participants will receive a Zoom meeting link the week prior to the event’s first meeting. The same link will be used for each online meeting.