Freedom Nourished From Within
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
7:00 – 9:00 p.m
Admission is free, but space is limited, RSVP required.
Dr. Robert Louis Wilken, Professor Emeritus of the University of Virginia and prolific author, is the featured speaker at the January 2016 New York City Christian Union Forum.
Dr. Wilken has spent decades researching and writing on the history of Christianity, Christian thought and how these have shaped the world. Please join us for an intellectually rich evening of ideas and conversation.
Wine & Cheese Reception 7:00 pm-7:30 pm
Program & Discussion 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Scandinavian House
58 Park Avenue (between 37th & 38th Streets)
New York, NY
About the Speaker
Robert Louis Wilken is professor emeritus at the University of Virginia, where he was William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of the History of Christianity. Wilken is interested in the history of Christianity and Christian thought, particularly the use of the Bible, how it was read, and how it shaped culture.
Dr. Wilkins earned his PhD from the University of Chicago and has taught at Notre Dame, Fordham, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Gregorian University. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a former President of the American Academy of Religion and currently chairman of The Institute on Religion and Public Life. His writing includes over a dozen books, including The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God , The First Thousand Years: A Global History of Christianity, and The Christians as the Romans Saw Them.
Register
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Questions
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NYCU Forums highlight thoughtful leaders in various fields to speak on leading and engaging the world with faith. These forums provide an opportunity for Christian leaders in New York City to discuss and debate the role and implications of faith in the public square.
