GENERAL OVERVIEW
If one were to peruse recent theological collections on the doctrine of creation, two things become readily apparent: First, the breadth of sources is conspicuously thin. Second, of what resources are available, many are a response to intellectual challenges pressed upon traditional modes of thought by the advancement of modern science.
The modern doctrine of creation has too often vacillated between a complete accommodation to the received standards of modern science on the one hand, or a rejection of the findings of science as having any bearing on the claims of theology on the other. In this conference, our nine speakers will explore how the diverse concerns and questions raised by modern science appear within a range of theologians, from Hodge and Schleiermacher to von Balthasar and T. F. Torrance.
Quick Facts
- Registration Required
- Meals Included
- Located on TEDS’s Campus
- February 2–3, 2018
Speakers
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Kevin Hector University of Chicago Friedrich Schleiermacher |
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Brad Gundlach Trinity International University B. B. Warfield |
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Fred Sanders Biola University William Burt Pope |
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Katherine Sonderegger Virginia Theological Seminary Karl Barth |
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D. Stephen Long Southern Methodist University Hans Urs von Balthasar |
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Kevin Vanhoozer Trinity Evangelical Divinity School T. F. Torrance |
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Christoph Schwöbel University of Tübingen Wolfhart Pannenberg |
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Stephen N. Williams Union Theological College John Polkinghorne |
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Murray Rae University of Otago Colin Gunton |
This event is made possible through the support of a grant from Templeton Religion Trust. The opinions expressed in this lecture are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Templeton Religion Trust.
Conference Schedule
The conference will consist in three sessions, each containing three lectures. Each speaker will be given an hour, allowing for some Q&A after each lecture. The three speakers will then return to the stage for a brief group discussion, closing out the session.
FRIDAY
7:00am Conference Check-in
Friday Morning Session (8:30-12:30)
8:30am Kevin Hector, “Friedrich Schleiermacher”
9:45am Bradley Gundlach, “B. B. Warfield”
11:00am Fred Sanders, “William Burt Pope”
12:00pm Q&A
12:30pm Lunch
Friday Afternoon Session (1:30-5:30)
1:30pm Katherine Sonderegger, “Karl Barth”
2:45pm Stephen D. Long, “Hans Urs von Balthasar”
4:00pm Kevin Vanhoozer, “T. F. Torrance”
5:00pm Q&A
5:30pm Dinner
SATURDAY
8:00am Continental Breakfast
Saturday Morning Session (8:30-12:30)
8:30am Christoph Schwöbel, “Wolfhart Pannenberg”
9:45am Stephen N. Williams, “John Polkinghorne”
11:00am Murray Rae, “Colin Gunton”
12:00pm Q&A
12:30pm Lunch
Public Registration opens November 1st at 9:00am.
TRAVEL
The conference will begin at 8:00am on Friday, February 2nd, and conclude at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 3rd.
Conference participants will receive a discounted rate at LaQuinta Inn and Suites, located adjacent to the TEDS campus. Below is further information about lodging and travel.
Venue
The Conference will take place in the Waybright Conference Center, on the campus of Trinity International University (Deerfield, Illinois), from February 2-3, 2018.
Lodging
Lodging is available for conference participants at LaQuinta Inn & Suites in Bannockburn. The hotel is directly across the street from Trinity and is an easy walk to Trinity’s Rodine Building for conference activities. If needed, conference staff will request an early check-in or check-out, but we cannot guarantee that the hotel will be able to accommodate all requests.
LaQuinta check-in: 3:00pm
LaQuinta check-out: 12:00pm
Driving Information
The event will be located in Waybright Conference Center at Trinity International University. Trinity’s address is located at 2065 Half Day Road in Deerfield, IL.
Quick Facts
- Fly to ORD
- Book flights before registering
- Business-casual
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or feedback about the Dabar Conference, or would simply like to talk with someone in person, please do not hesitate to contact us.
847-317-8066
If your inquiry is specifically related to conference logistics, please email Joel Chopp at [email protected]
Quick Facts
- Registration Required
- Meals Included
- Located on TEDS’s Campus
- February 2–3, 2018
