New York:
Minneapolis Institute of Art: “Martin Luther: Art of the Reformation”
April 20, 12:30 pm
A roundtable discussion and luncheon discussing a forthcoming exhibition in Minneapolis on Martin Luther and the 500th anniversary of the posting of his Ninety-five Theses. The event will take place at Inside Park at St. Bart’s, a restaurant located at 325 Park Avenue. Email meryl.feinstein@finnpartners.
Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture: “Markets & Morality? Jewish, Catholic and Protestant Perspectives”
April 26, 6:00 pm
Co-sponsored by the Collegium Institute and First Things, this event at the Penn Club will include cocktails and a panel discussion.
Magnificat Foundation: “Not Born Bad: The Catholic Truth About Original Sin”
May 21, 6:00 pm
Archbishop Di Nola will be delivering the 2016 Edward Cardinal Egan Lecture. The lecture and reception will be held at the NYU Catholic Center. Register here to attend.
The Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University: “Tradition, Secularization, Fundamentalism: Orthodox/Catholic Encounters”
June 23-25
This Patterson Triennial Conference will examine how different groups of Christians are responding to the perceived threat of secularization. Housing in the dorms is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Elsewhere:
Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University: “The Syriac Christian Churches: Rediscovering the Church’s Eastern Roots”
April 20, 9:00 am
This one day seminar looks to bring forth the Syriac church and its part in the story of Christianity. At a time when the Middle Eastern churches are facing persecution, it is important to understand Syriac history, literature, theology, and culture to better know our shared heritage.
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