Bonhoeffer on Community: Its Problems and Promise
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
7:00 – 9:00 p.m
Admission is free but RSVP is required.
Dr. Gordon Isaac, Berkshire Associate Professor at Gordon-Conwell Seminary addresses the topic: Bonhoeffer on Community: Its Problems and Promise. Bonhoeffer takes up the question of community throughout his career from his dissertation, Sanctorum Communio, to his last written messages from prison. The young theologian seeks to understand the nature of the church as “Christ existing as community.” In this salon we will follow this provocative concept in Bonhoeffer’s thinking through several of his major writings in order to deepen our own reflection on the nature of Christian community for today.
Wine & Cheese Reception 7:00pm-7:30pm
Program & Discussion 7:30pm-9:00pm
Location
Private home on the Upper East Side. Directions will be emailed upon registration.
About the Speaker
Dr. Isaac is the Berkshire Associate Professor of Advent Christian Studies at Gordon-Conwell Seminary and brings a diverse theological background (having studied at a holiness seminary, a Lutheran seminary and a Jesuit university), expertise in the Reformation, and extensive study of Martin Luther to his position at Gordon-Conwell. Dr. Isaac regularly teaches a seminar on Dietrich Bonhoeffer for the Seminary.
Dr. Isaac holds degrees from Seattle Pacific University (B.A.), Western Evangelical Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Luther Theological Seminary (M.Th.), and Marquette University (Ph.D.).
Register
Due to the intimate nature of salons, space is to approximately 20 guests. To register, please contact Linnette Pilar.
Questions
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